Calle Eduardo Kingman Oe12-174 Av. Manuel Cordova Galarza, Mirador Volcan Pululahua, Quito 022 Ecuador

The Temple of the Sun Temple Painter Ortega Maila is a masterpiece built by the indigenous painter and sculptor Ortega Maila after a great research of design and ancestral architecture to maintain his art and culture of the Andes. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour with a guide. The tour includes an aromatherapy session and coca leaf tea courtesy of the museum.

Garcia Moreno N 10-43, Quito 170150 Ecuador

This Jesuit church is a masterpiece of baroque and Quiteno-colonial art with lavish golden altars and gilded columns, making it one of the most ornate structures in Ecuador.

Quito Ecuador

This historic district was the first city named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is noted for its narrow streets, Spanish colonial architecture and historic attractions.

Fulgencio Araujo, Quito 170527 Ecuador

Carchi 122 y Venezuela., Quito 170150 Ecuador

Step into the heart of Quito and witness an architectural wonder that seamlessly marries neo-Gothic grandeur with Ecuadorian history - La Basílica Voto Nacional. Towering over the city's landscape, its intricate stone facades tell tales of the country's past, while its awe-inspiring stained glass windows play a kaleidoscope of colors with the sun's every move. Venture up its soaring towers for a bird's-eye view of Quito that's nothing short of breathtaking. But it's not just about the view; it's about the journey. As you ascend, the rich tapestry of Quito's culture, history, and spirit envelops you. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, history buff, or just a traveler in search of the city's jewels, La Basílica promises an unforgettable experience. A masterpiece in stone, it's an emblem of Quito's spiritual and artistic heritage.

Avenida Manuel Cordova Galarza KM. 13/5, San Antonio de Pichincha, Quito 170180 Ecuador

It is located approximately 20 minutes away from Quito, at San Antonio de Pichincha. The "Mitad del Mundo City" surrounding the monument includes several restaurantes and folk-lore shops, museums about the mission that measured the Earth, the "Solar Cuture Museom" (with a display of the lates investigations about the real middle of the world), and a Planetarium. Inside the monument is an interesting Ethnic Museum. Youcan shop and place one foot on the northern Hemisphere and the other on the southern Hemisphere.

Juan de Dios Morales, Quito 170150 Ecuador

Autopista Manuel Cordova Galarza, a 200 metros del redondel de la Mitad del Mundo, San Antonio de Pichincha, Quito 170180 Ecuador

Located close to the Equator Monument, this onsite museum features interactive exhibits on how the Incas determined the middle of the earth, plus interesting science experiments such as balancing an egg on a nail and the affects of the Coriolis force on earth.

Cuenca 477 y Sucre, Quito 170150 Ecuador

Established in 1536 by Franciscan monks, this magnificent architectural masterpiece features a museum in its convent with art from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Mariano Calvache E18-94 y Lorenzo Chavez, Quito 170516 Ecuador

It is the last great project created by Oswaldo Guayasamín "Painter of Ibero-America". It is a space that invites the reflection of history from the point of view of Latin America, -from Mexico to Patagonia-, from ancient cultures to contemporary miscegenation. A point of reference for the whole world to look at the past and project ourselves into the future. The Chapel of the Man (La Capilla del Hombre) is part of the 4 cultural places of Guayasamin Foundation (Fundación Guayasamín) that you can visit with the same entrance fee: *"Casa Museo Guayasamín"(Guayasamín House Museum), , *“Sala Maruja Monteverde” (Maruja Monteverde Temporary exhibition room), *"La Capilla Del Hombre"(the Chapel of the Man), and *"Sitio Arqueológico y Parque De Las Culturas" (Archaeological Site and Park of Cultures).

Costado del Centro Historico, Quito 170150 Ecuador

Resembling a type of small bread (panecillo), this hill makes an excellent observation point over Quito and features La Virgen del Panecillo, a majestic sculpture that can be seen from any location in the city.

Gabriel Garcia Moreno Entre Chile y Espejo, Quito 170150 Ecuador

Located in the heart of the Old City, this busy plaza honors those heroes who started the movement toward independence from Spain.

Mariano Calvache E18-94 y Lorenzo Chavez Barrio Bellavista, Quito 170135 Ecuador

It is the residence where the Ecuadorian painter Oswaldo Guayasamín lived and get inspired his last years. Keeps a very representative part of his art collections: Pre-Columbian, Colonial art, and Contemporary art from Ecuador, as well as objects from around the world. Casa Museo Guayasamín (Guayasamin's House-museum) is part of the 5 cultural places of Fundación Guayasamín (Guayasamin Foundation) that you can visit with the same entrance fee: *"Casa Museo Guayasamín", *"Estudio De Oswaldo Guayasamín”, *“Sala De Exposiciones Temporales Maruja Monteverde”, *"La Capilla Del Hombre", and *"Sitio Arqueológico y Parque De Las Culturas".

Pista de la Carolina, Quito 170506 Ecuador

Largest park in the Quito

Cuenca N 1-41 Bolívar, Near Plaza San Francisco, Quito 170150 Ecuador

Museo Casa del Alabado is a non-profit institution established with the purpose of preserving and sharing the legacy of Pre-Columbian cultures in Ecuador.