Quito travel guide

At a glance

capital of Ecuador. For a first visit, Cathedral of Quito, Carondelet Palace, Basilica of the National Vow are strong starting points. This guide brings together 17 places, practical 1/3/5/7-day routes and a concise food shortlist so you can understand the city before shaping the trip around your pace.

Highlight stops

• Cathedral of Quito — Catholic cathedral in Quito, Ecuador
• Carondelet Palace — seat of government of Ecuador
• Basilica of the National Vow — church in Quito, Ecuador
• Church of Saint Frinci — church building in Quito, Ecuador
• Plaza de la Independencia — plaza in Ecuador
• Church of the Society of Jesus — Jesuit church in Quito, Ecuador
• Parque El Ejido — park in the city of Quito, Ecuador
• La Capilla del Hombre — art museum in Quito, Ecuador

Food and drink

Use these well-documented flavours as a practical tasting shortlist; open an item to understand it and add it to your trip plan.

• Fioravanti — Soft drink

1-day itinerary

Day 1 · Museums and art

City Museum · Sucre House · Church of the Society of Jesus · Cathedral of Quito

3-day itinerary

Day 1 · Museums and art

City Museum · Sucre House · Church of the Society of Jesus · Cathedral of Quito

Day 2 · History and landmarks

Church of Saint Frinci · Plaza de la Independencia · Carondelet Palace · Sucre National Theater

Day 3 · History and landmarks

Basilica of the National Vow · Parque El Ejido · National Museum of Ecuador · Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum

5-day itinerary

Day 1 · Museums and art

City Museum · Sucre House · Church of the Society of Jesus · Cathedral of Quito

Day 2 · History and landmarks

Church of Saint Frinci · Plaza de la Independencia · Carondelet Palace · Sucre National Theater

Day 3 · History and landmarks

Basilica of the National Vow · Parque El Ejido · National Museum of Ecuador · Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum

Day 4 · Parks and open air

Quito Botanical Gardens · Parque La Carolina · La Capilla del Hombre · Palacio de La Recoleta

Day 5 · History and landmarks

Real Audiencia de Quito

7-day itinerary

Day 1 · Museums and art

City Museum · Sucre House · Church of the Society of Jesus

Day 2 · History and landmarks

Cathedral of Quito · Church of Saint Frinci · Plaza de la Independencia

Day 3 · Architecture and city fabric

Carondelet Palace · Sucre National Theater · Basilica of the National Vow

Day 4 · Parks and open air

Parque El Ejido · National Museum of Ecuador · Gustavo Orcés V. Natural History Museum

Day 5 · Parks and open air

Quito Botanical Gardens · Parque La Carolina · La Capilla del Hombre

Day 6 · Architecture and city fabric

Palacio de La Recoleta · Real Audiencia de Quito

Before you go

This route distributes nearby source-backed stops across balanced days. Opening times and ticket conditions can change; check the official source before visiting.