In the Quito’s city, in the old town’s heart between the Plaza de Santo Domingo and the traditional La Ronda’s street , historical relics of the Quito’s city, we offer our national and foreign tourists, a comfortable and pleasant stay, within an environment of security and distinction.
Churches and convents
Church and convent of San Francisco
It is the largest architectural group, existing in the historic centers of the cities of Latin America. It has 6 main cloisters and other secondary, 3 temples and 7 courtyards that house an impressive architectural and artistic collection, here was also the birth of the “School Quiteña” of mestizo artists of the Colony.
No doubt the Church of San Francisco is the greatest building of Colonial Quito
Sin duda la Iglesia de San Francisco es la más grandiosa edificación del Quito Colonial
Cantuña
Chapel
It is the Sistine Chapel of the art of Quito. The Franciscans and their art ideas were the ones who gave the brotherhood of sculptors and painters to become a whim and turn it into an authentic reliquary of unique jewels.
Church of the Company of Jesus
This temple constitutes the most representative work of the baroque in Ecuador. The facade of the temple is one of the wonders of the American Baroque and Plateresque. Flanking the main door six lavish Solomonic columns, integrated for the first time to the architectural movement in American art and the lateral doors, pilasters of Roman Corinthian style.
Convent and Church of Santo Domingo
It is the largest architectural group, existing in the historic centers of the cities of Latin America. It has 6 main cloisters and other secondary, 3 temples and 7 courtyards that house an impressive architectural and artistic collection, here was also the birth of the “School Quiteña” of mestizo artists of the Colony.
No doubt the Church of San Francisco is the greatest building of Colonial Quito
Sin duda la Iglesia de San Francisco es la más grandiosa edificación del Quito Colonial
The Cathedral
The Cathedral of Quito constitutes the main temple of the government of the secular clergy and of the archbishops, bishops and other ecclesiastical dignities and is the temple in which the Te Deums or ordination of the secular clergy and other important religious ceremonies are realized.
In this construction several styles are observed such as Baroque, Mudejar, Rococo, Neo-Gothic and Neoclassical. It has an important collection of works of art, paintings and sculptures made by important artists of the colonial and republican era.
Basilica de la Merced
Its entrance is through the square of the same name, the best view of the temple is from that side: the large white canvas over the stone atrium, the quadrangular tower with Arabic air in the upper body and top; the central dome, airy and the four cupulines with lantern on the canvas.
Cloister and church of San Agustín
It is integrated by neoclassical buildings with the exception of one of modern invoice located towards the square of the western side (Building Guerrero Mora) and for another one towards the north side of property of the Augustinians (offices of the Civil Registry). It is of Renaissance-Mannerist and late Gothic styles with neoclassical decorations.
Museums
Museum
of the City
It was inaugurated in August of 1998, is one of the most modern and most spectacular of the amount of museums that exist in the city. It is a crowded place where historical exhibitions are presented from the remote pre-Columbian culture to the culture of the recent development. This museum also has a multimedia section.
Museum of Art and History Alberto Mena Caamaño
It has an archaeological exhibition, modern art, colonial art, etc. It is located in Pasaje Espejo 1147 and Benalcázar.
Casa de Benalcázar
Museum
It has an exhibition of colonial art. It is located in Olmedo and Benalcazar streets.
Casa de Sucre
Museum
It is the place where Mariscal Sucre lived, you can find information about the history of the republic and colonial art. It is located in the streets of Venezuela 573 and Sucre.
Camilo Egas Museum of the Central Bank
It has an impressive collection of the works of Camilo Egas. It is located in Venezuela 1312 and Esmeraldas streets.
National Museum of the History of Medicine
It is located in the old city and has an exhibition of the history of medicine in Ecuador. It is located on García Moreno and 24 de Mayo streets.
Casa Museo de María Augusta Urrutia
It brings together a collection of pieces from all stages of Ecuadorian art, from the colony to the century, as well as a great variety of tools of everyday life. The Mariana de Jesús Foundation wants to keep alive the figure of a wealthy and devoted lady who dedicated her life and her money to social work. It is located on García Moreno 760, between Sucre and Bolívar.
Miguel de Santiago Museum of the Convent of San Agustín
Paintings and sculptures of the XVI and XVII centuries. Capitular room where the act of Independence and the remains of some independence heroes were signed, in addition the cloisters have altarpieces by Miguel de Santiago. It is located in Chile 924 and Guayaquil streets.
Quito
La Mariscal / Plaza Foch
Are you looking for rhythm and fun ?, Find them in “la zona”, an area located in Quito where you live next to the bohemian, traditional and modern style in its bars, nightclubs, cafes, restaurants, shops, museums, hotels and squares, you can also taste a wide gastronomic variety, buy handicrafts, walks and much more. This is one of the most touristic sites in Quito, due to its nightlife.
Teleférico
If you travel in the Cableway of Quito on clear days, prepare your camera, because you can see at least four snow-covered volcanoes that surround the city.
Middle of the World
Located 13 kilometers north of downtown Quito, guests of the Inter-American Hotel can enjoy the view from the monument at 30 meters high. It is a must for all tourists.
Pululahua
13 km from Quito, is the “Pululahua” is an extinct volcano composed of three domes, is one of the 3 largest inhabited craters in the world with 12 km in diameter.
Surroundings
Mindo
A popular destination for birdwatchers and travelers interested in natural history who want to see some of Ecuador’s western forests at a reasonable cost.
Baños
This city is famous for: hot springs located in the lower part of the active volcano Tungurahua. One of the most important tourist spots in the country. You have to try the “marshmallow” (a sugar cane candy). The environment is green and attractive, which offers a good walk and to overcome opportunities. Enjoy the spectacular view of Tungurauha activities.
Papallacta
Is a place where there are geothermal baths hidden in the hillside, there are beautiful landscapes such as: The mountainous Páramo of the Andes or the cloudy subtropical forest, trout. You can also camp as there is space for tents.
Cayambe
Famous for its dairy industry, there are many shops and restaurants that sell a variety of cheeses and dairy products. Salt biscuits called “biscuits” are also produced here. And the Salesian monastery that has an excellent library about indigenous cultures.
Otavalo
A nice set of valleys and lakes. This indigenous population is famous throughout the world for its music, artisans, and the ability to keep its culture intact in dealing with the demands of the modern world. You can expect more than the simple Saturday market.
The hillsides and surrounding villages are a pleasure to experience. The people are friendly and open, however, at the same time, busy with their daily activities, so that the tourists experience a sense of community. The market is on Wednesday and Saturday. There is Andean music, games on weekend nights, beautiful walks by the lake.
Cotacachi
It’s like a leather goods factory. You can look for good quality bargains, and walk through a small town at the same time. There are buses every hour from Otavalo.
Cotopaxi
The most popular and frequently visited national park. It has a small visitor center, an impressive lake, and good weather. Better if done with a guide, or rent a car. It can be almost deserted during the week, but on weekends it can be crowded, especially with Ecuadorian visitors during the dry season from June to August. The train arrives only until the end of the park. Think of them as two trips, even though the name of the train is the Quito-Cotopaxi train. Quilotoa Lake is said to be the most beautiful walking trip available in Ecuador.
Chimborazo
It is the highest mountain in Ecuador. The point farthest from the center of the earth (due to the equatorial protuberance of the Earth). It has 2 shelters, there are accesses for vehicles to the first refuge, where you can buy drinks and sweets. You can walk uphill to get to the second refuge and spend the night there. There is a fireplace and space for cooking, but you have to bring your own sleeping bag and extra clothes, since the temperature is colder there.