Guidebook for Quito
Shopping
Quicentro verslunarmiðstöð
yOne of the best shopping malls in the city
Fybeca El Batán
4102E Av. 6 de DiciembreFarmacy
Fybeca Quicentro
Avenida Naciones UnidasFarmacy
Inaquito verslunarmiðstöð
Avenida Naciones UnidasShopping Mall
Best shopping mall in Ecuador.
A lot of good restaurants and coffee shops (Cyril is my favourite)
Recommended ATM also located inside. Banco Pichincha doesn't take any fees on withdrawals.
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Quicentro verslunarmiðstöð
yBest shopping mall in Ecuador.
A lot of good restaurants and coffee shops (Cyril is my favourite)
Recommended ATM also located inside. Banco Pichincha doesn't take any fees on withdrawals.
Essentials
Megamaxi
Avenida 6 de DiciembreBiggest grocery store
Farmacias Medicity
Avenida Eloy AlfaroNearest Pharmacy.
Hospital Vozandes Quito
Oe2-37 Av. Juan José de VillalenguaHospital. Hope you'd never visit :-)
Sightseeing
Guangüiltagua stórkjallarinn
Biggest park with eucalyptus wood
Historical centre of the city famous for it's well preserved colonial architecture.
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Historical centre of the city famous for it's well preserved colonial architecture.
Mariscal Foch
Mariscal FochArea of disco/pubs/bars/restaurants/night clubs. Be careful there!
TeleferiQo Teleferico Quito
Sendero telefericoFunicular
La Carolina
Nice park in the centre of the city.
El Mirador De Guapulo
1086 Rafael LeonAmazing view point.
La Ronda
N24-96 Av. Río AmazonasFamous street in Historical Center. Restaurants and bars.
Famous UNESCO preserved Historical Center of Quito.
The best preserved in South America.
Colonial architecture, cathedrals and churches.
Nice to walk day & night (amazing lights at night).
But not recommended for long stays as all streets are paved, no trees and a bit polluted, far from commercial center.
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Plaza San Francisco
Famous UNESCO preserved Historical Center of Quito.
The best preserved in South America.
Colonial architecture, cathedrals and churches.
Nice to walk day & night (amazing lights at night).
But not recommended for long stays as all streets are paved, no trees and a bit polluted, far from commercial center.
Food Scene
El Dorado
201 Federico PaezNice restaurant
Avenida República de El Salvador
Avenida República de El SalvadorMany restaurants are located in this area.
Cyril Boutique
e10 124 IrlandaOne of the best Patisseries/Coffee shops/Chocolate boutiques
Corfú
E9-59 y Av. de los ShyrisGood coffee and bakery
Zazu
331 Mariano AguileraFine food restaurant
Zinc
N30-136 Avenida Paúl RivetPosh bar/restaurant/night club
RYU - Hot Roll Sushi Bar
Best sushi in Quito!
The best Pub with a lot of local Craft Beer you never find in other places. They also serve german sausages.
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Cerveceria La Reserva
N38-44 GuanguiltaguaThe best Pub with a lot of local Craft Beer you never find in other places. They also serve german sausages.
Segundo Muelle Quicentro
Avenida Naciones UnidasPosh restaurant with high Peruvian seafood & meat cuisine
Cyril Boutique
e10 124 IrlandaBest Coffee Shop and Bakery in even South America :-)
Thai Nori Sushi
Good thai inspired asian food.
One of the best and pricey restaurants in the city.
Unforgettable Peruvian and Japan food, a mix of asian and Peruvian cuisine named Cocina Nikkei.
Recommended for romantic dinner or to say goodbye to Quito :-)
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Osaka
E12 17 Av. Isabel la CatólicaOne of the best and pricey restaurants in the city.
Unforgettable Peruvian and Japan food, a mix of asian and Peruvian cuisine named Cocina Nikkei.
Recommended for romantic dinner or to say goodbye to Quito :-)
Best food market in the city. Here you can buy fresh seafood you wouldn't find in any other place. Fruits and Vegetables are must to try. Here you can also try best Ecuadorian street food ("hornado" slow roasted pork is my favourite)
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Markaður Iñakito
IñaquitoBest food market in the city. Here you can buy fresh seafood you wouldn't find in any other place. Fruits and Vegetables are must to try. Here you can also try best Ecuadorian street food ("hornado" slow roasted pork is my favourite)
Everything Else
Colegio 24 de Mayo station
Jose Manuel AbascalECOVIA bus stop for fast metro-style moving through the city
Banco Pichincha Agencia Portugal
Avenida PortugalRecommended ATM.
Arts & Culture
Kapella Mannsins
Lorenzo ChávezFamous Ecuadoria artist - Oswaldo Guayasamín museum
Kapella Mannsins
Lorenzo ChávezVery interesting museum and art gallery!
Parks & Nature
Great park where you can find llamas and take a look on volcanos located around the city. You can also benefit of fresh air in eucalyptus forest inside the park. Free entrance. Recommended time to visit - early morning.
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Guangüiltagua stórkjallarinn
Great park where you can find llamas and take a look on volcanos located around the city. You can also benefit of fresh air in eucalyptus forest inside the park. Free entrance. Recommended time to visit - early morning.