Things To Do | Turismo

Galapagos Island

Flights: There is a higher fee for non-Ecuadorians purchasing flights to Galapagos Islands and a ~$100 fee to enter the national park. Activities: The Galapagos Islands are primarily for adventure and nature seekers. While there are nice beaches on the islands, it is not a sunbathing and cocktails destination.

Cafe Mosaico

Pacari Casa de Experiencias

Crepes & Waffles

Ecuaviche Veintimilla

Hasta la Vuelta, Señor

Somos Ecuador Restaurante

Historical District of Quito

This is an obvious place to start. One can’t visit Quito without checking out the historic center and all it has to offer. In the historic center, you’ll find stunning colonial buildings, cute cafes and restaurants, and also the presidential palace at Plaza Grande.

La Ronda

If you thought the streets of the historic center were beautiful just wait until you visit Calle de La Ronda. This gorgeous street is famous in the city and is lined on either side with small colonial buildings.

TelefériQo Cable car

I love visiting viewpoints of large cities. There’s just something about looking down into a crazy metropolitan area from a quiet viewpoint and thinking about the day-to-day lives of the people in the city.

Basílica del Voto Nacional

The Basílica del Voto Nacional is the largest neo-gothic basilica in all of Latin America. To put it simply, this cathedral is stunning and the architecture is immaculate. You just have to visit the Basílica del Voto Nacional on any visit to Quito!

Papallacta Hot Springs

All of the hot pools at Hotel Termas de Papallacta sit at the base of lush mountains high in the Andes. In total, there are dozens of pools and hot tubs, with water of varying temperatures, that range from swimming pool size to intimate pools for only a few people. It is our favorite place to relax, please do not forget to visit.

Middle of the World City

The most popular thing to do in Quito is actually an experience! The Mitad del Mundo Monument marks the equator in Ecuador and is the most visited monument in Ecuador. Here at the monument, you can stand in the middle of the world and also climb the trapezoid stone memorial (for free) and get amazing views of the rest of the area.

The Secret Garden Cotopaxi

Located in the Cotopaxi Province just outside of Quito, Secret Garden Hostel is a stunning hostel that overlooks the volcano region of Ecuador and from the hostel, you can clearly see Cotopaxi Volcano.

Quilotoa

Quilotoa Crater is one of the best things to do in Quito and a tour I loved! This is a massive crater is a volcano that is now filled with a gorgeous blue lake.

Mindo Valley

The Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve is a paradise filled with wildlife and adventure activities. In fact, the reserve has one of the highest concentrations of biodiversity anywhere on the planet!