A condor breaking the chains of Ecuador's servitud...Photo by kellythepea, USA
The crater lake from above. Photo by Anne D, USA
The parking lot at Cotopaxi, 14,500 feet. Photo by Anne D, USA
Top of the Mitad del Mundo Monument.Photo by Kelly G, USA
Colorful market in Saqvisisli Photo by izausa
Kelly and Jacob at the Mitad del Mundo equator.Photo by Kelly G, USA
Monument for the actual equator at the Inti Nan mu...Photo by Kelly G, USA
Colorful market in Saqvisisli Photo by izausa
Mitad del Mundo Monument in Ecuador.Photo by Kelly G, USA
Kelly holding the world in her hand.Photo by Kelly G, USA
Colorful market in Saqvisisli Photo by izausa
Colorful market in Saqvisisli Photo by izausa
Restaurant in Hacienda Photo by izausa
Its supposed to be easier to balance an egg on a n...Photo by Kelly G, USA
Colorful market in Saqvisisli Photo by izausa
Mitad del Mundo.Photo by Kelly G, USA
Jacob and Kelly at the real (GPS determined) Equat...Photo by Kelly G, USA
The real Equator, the one at 0°0′0″ La...Photo by Kelly G, USA
Hacienda and quot;La Cienega and quot; Photo by izausa
Laguna Limpiopungo 3 830 m. Photo by izausa
Quito
Attractions
Quito Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Quito attractions and places to see in Quito, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Santo Domingo Plaza (Plaza de Santa Domingo)
Santa Domingo Plaza graces the southern edge of Quito’s Old Town and is easily missed by visitors. It’s an airy plaza, dominated by the imposing Santo ... Continue Reading »
Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia)
Plaza de la Independencia, known as Plaza Grande to the locals, was Quito’s main square in the 16th century, serving as central market and bullfighting ... Continue Reading »
Museum of Colonial Art (Museo De Arte Colonial)
A short stroll from Plaza Grande, the Museum of Colonial Art (or Museo de Arte Colonial) is in a restored 17th century mansion and includes a fine ... Continue Reading »
Quito Old Town
Quito’s unmissable historic center, or ‘Old Town,' extends over 320 hectares (790 acres) and is the largest historic center in the Americas. Made a ... Continue Reading »
Otavalo Marketplace
Nestled in a valley at the foot of a volcano, Otavalo is a highland community of indigenous locals famed for their weaving skills and colorful textiles. ... Continue Reading »
Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo)
Who could resist the opportunity to visit the Middle of the World (Mitad del Mundo) and have your picture taken as you straddle the equator! This complex, ... Continue Reading »
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park (also known as Cotopaxi Volcano National Park) lies 53 kilometers (31 miles) southeast of Quito and is the second most visited (and ... Continue Reading »
El Panecillo
Squint south towards the old town from Quito center and you can’t miss El Panecillo, a hill that does indeed resemble a panecillo (bread roll), and the ... Continue Reading »
Mariscal
La Mariscal is the epicenter of Quito’s tourist scene, so much so the neighborhood has become known as ‘Gringolandia.’ What Mariscal lacks in tourist ... Continue Reading »
Mindo Rainforest
The Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve is one of the most biologically diverse forests in the world. Its damp environs create a very special ecosystem that ... Continue Reading »
Inca Civilization Written by Viator
A Spectacular Drive Off the Beaten Path Written by Anne D
Carnaval in the Jungle! Written by Anne D
