Quito Landmarks

Real, highly-rated landmarks and attractions to spin for and go visit.

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• Middle of the World — Stone monument along the equator & a plaza where visitors can stand with a foot in each hemisphere.
• Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.6★, 1984 reviews) worth spinning for.
• Parque La Carolina — Biking, soccer & basketball are popular in this vast park featuring a pond with paddle boats.
• TelefériQo Cable Car — Attraction with a cablecar lift to the top of a mountain for high-altitude hikes & panoramic views.
• Parque Bicentenario — Expanse of tree-lined walkways, sports facilities & ornamental gardens across a disused airport.
• La Mariscal Artisan Market — Lively covered market with vendors selling Ecuadorian textiles, jewelry & other traditional crafts.
• House of Ecuadorian Culture — Part of Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, auditorium hosting diverse concerts & artistic performances.
• Contemporary Art Center of Quito — Museum in a former military hospital featuring contemporary art exhibits & cultural programs.
• Independence Square — Grand plaza & park in the heart of old Quito, lined with monumental government & church buildings.
• Metropolitano La Armenia Park — Large, wooded park with picnicking & camping areas, plus a dog run, sculptures & sports fields.
• Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua — Elevated nature area with wooded trails & viewing decks overlooking the city, plus native alpacas.
• Basilica and Convent of San Francisco — Monumental baroque church with an interior featuring elaborate paintings & sculpture.
• Church of the Society of Jesus — Iconic baroque church, built from 1605–1765, known for its elaborately carved, gilded interior.
• Parque Itchimbía — Forested park with hiking trails & an ornate, 19th-century glasshouse full of rare trees & orchids.
• Carondelet Palace — 1801 palace housing government offices & presidential quarters, with areas open to the public.
• Yaku Water Museum — Contemporary museum with exhibits highlighting the scientific & social significance of water.

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