Guidebook for Quito
Parks & Nature
La Carolina
Botanical Garden, Permanent and Seasonal botanical exhibitions
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque la Carolina (Jardin Botanico) station
Botanical Garden, Permanent and Seasonal botanical exhibitions
Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua
Parque Bicentenario
Avenida Río AmazonasParque Nacional Cotopaxi
Volcano Antisana
Panoramic Quito view from the top of the Pichincha Mountain, treeking path to the top of the RUCCU Pichincha Mountain
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teleférico de Quito
Panoramic Quito view from the top of the Pichincha Mountain, treeking path to the top of the RUCCU Pichincha Mountain
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
One of the National Geographic "Unique Lodges of the world"
Very expensive but it worth at least 1 or 2 nights
Mashpi Lodge
One of the National Geographic "Unique Lodges of the world"
Very expensive but it worth at least 1 or 2 nights
A must visit! Quilotoa lagoon is a volcanic crater very special place to visit.
Great Trekking or mountain biking around the crater border. Take at least 1 night in one of the area lodges and wake up to see the sun rise
Quilotoa Day Tour Trekking Ecuador
A must visit! Quilotoa lagoon is a volcanic crater very special place to visit.
Great Trekking or mountain biking around the crater border. Take at least 1 night in one of the area lodges and wake up to see the sun rise
Walking distance, In the middle of the Carolina Park
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Botánico de Quito
E6-264 Y Av. de los ShyrisWalking distance, In the middle of the Carolina Park
Vivarium
Avenida Río Amazonas2 minute walking distance in the Carolina Park
Arts & Culture
Museum of the City
García MorenoIntinan Museum
Avenida Manuel Córdova GalarzaMuseo Nacional del Ecuador
Museo de Arte Colonial
1622 RocafuerteEntertainment & Activities
MULTICINES-CCI
Avenida Naciones UnidasWalking distance from the apartment
Cinemark
Avenida Naciones UnidasRollerbike Sports
N36-152 Av. Río AmazonasBike and skates rental
Supercines
Avenida 6 de DiciembreQuito Bowling Club
EL TEATRO
esquina Av. Río AmazonasWalking distance inside the CCI Mall
Supercines Riocentro Quito
Cineplex Bistro Bar
Shopping
Walking distance over Naciones Unidas Boulevard
Walking distance over Anazonas Ave. northbound
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Comercial Inaquito
Avenida Naciones UnidasWalking distance over Anazonas Ave. northbound
Walking distance over Amazonas Ave. southbound
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mall El Jardin
N6-144 Av. Río AmazonasWalking distance over Amazonas Ave. southbound
Walking distance over Naciones Unidas Boulevard
353 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Comercial Quicentro
yWalking distance over Naciones Unidas Boulevard
Riocentro Shopping Quito
5 minutes in taxi
Food Scene
Freshii
Avenida de los ShyrisIL BARISTA
Avenida Río AmazonasNubori
El Español
Avenida Río AmazonasPizza SA Amazonas
Avenida Río Amazonasnext south corner over Amazonas Ave.
Lekka Lekka
N34-10 Av. de la RepúblicaGreat Icecreams
ZFOOD
N31-70 Av. La CoruñaFresh seafood
Crepes & Waffles
N26-249 La OrellanaGreat Crepes, salads and desserts
Excellent bakery, coffee, good for breakfast. Just crossing the Carolina Park
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jurgen Café
& MoscúExcellent bakery, coffee, good for breakfast. Just crossing the Carolina Park
Ecuadorian cusine very close from our apartment (Crossing the Carolina Park) Nice for lunch
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
De La Llama
N33-113 SuizaEcuadorian cusine very close from our apartment (Crossing the Carolina Park) Nice for lunch
Traditional food made from a variety of green banana “verde” usually for breakfast or snacks with coffee
La majadería
3-263 ETraditional food made from a variety of green banana “verde” usually for breakfast or snacks with coffee
Coffee Factory
Good Coffee, 7 minutes walking southbound from the apartment
Next to Mall "El Jardin"
Sightseeing
Independence Square
N5-16 García MorenoEl Panecillo
Middle of the World
SN Av. Manuel Córdova GalarzaOpens at 8:00am Very recommended to go there a clear sky morning to get the best views of Quito and surrounding volcanoes
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teleférico de Quito
Opens at 8:00am Very recommended to go there a clear sky morning to get the best views of Quito and surrounding volcanoes
Drinks & Nightlife
Plaza Foch
Mariscal FochNightlife Restaurants and bars around the Cumbaya central square, at 20 minutes by car from the apartment
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cumbayá
Nightlife Restaurants and bars around the Cumbaya central square, at 20 minutes by car from the apartment
Calle de la Ronda is the most antique and preserved street of the historic old town.
Nice at Friday and saturday night, try local drinks and food
Calle de la Ronda
Calle de la RondaCalle de la Ronda is the most antique and preserved street of the historic old town.
Nice at Friday and saturday night, try local drinks and food