About Quito
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, home to around 2,781,641 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Experiences
Things to do in Quito
1
Conjunto monumental San Francisco
2
Plaza Grande / Plaza de la Independencia
3
Museo Nacional -- MuNa (formerly Museo del Banco Central)
4
Casa de la Cultura
5
Museo de la Ciudad
6
Botanical Gardens
7
Museo Etnohistorico de Artesanias del Ecuador Mindalae
8
Itchimbia cultural complex and park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Quito
Conjunto monumental San Francisco
Plaza Grande / Plaza de la Independencia
Botanical Gardens
Itchimbia cultural complex and park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Conjunto monumental San Francisco
- Visit Plaza Grande / Plaza de la Independencia
- Visit Museo Nacional -- MuNa (formerly Museo del Banco Central)
- Eat at Pim's
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Casa de la Cultura
- Visit Museo de la Ciudad
- Visit Botanical Gardens
- Eat at Restaurant Techo del Mundo
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Museo Etnohistorico de Artesanias del Ecuador Mindalae
- Visit Itchimbia cultural complex and park
- Visit TelefériQo
- Eat at El Maple
Where to eat
Pim's
Restaurant Techo del Mundo
El Maple
Mongos
Mulligan's
Mea Culpa
Uncle Ho's
Achiote
Where to stay
- Hostel Quito Backpacker
- Hostal Marsella
- Hostal Backpackers Inn
- Casa Helbling
- Aleida's Hostal
Shopping
- Zapytal
- Guitarras Guacan
- JW Mariott Quito
- Galeria de Arte Creacion
- Hotel Quito Art Gallery
- Swiss Hotel
Nightlife
- Sport Planet
- Turtle's Head
- Cherusker
- Zazu
- Finn Mc Cool's
- República del Cacao
Museums & culture
- Conjunto monumental San Francisco
In pictures
Quito gallery
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