Quinta " Los Retoños " Guidebook
Sightseeing
La parroquia de Pifo es un destino infaltable para los amantes de la naturaleza y de los ejercicios.
Entre sus páramos y paisajes vegetales, los visitantes podrán disfrutar de caminatas, ciclismo de montaña, buena gastronomía, entre otras experiencias inolvidables.
Esta parroquia está conformada por 33 barrios y 11 comunidades, se ubica a tan solo 27 kilómetros del norte de Quito.
El visitante puede iniciar la jornada con una caminata de 7 km, desde la parte central de la parroquia hasta el mirador Cuturco.
Su trayecto es un sendero ecológico. Si conduce bicicleta de montaña, le espera el mirador El Tablón. Una ruta de piedra y tierra que posee una distancia de 12 km (vía a Papallacta).
Si prefiere la historia, en la parte central de la parroquia se levanta la iglesia de San Sebastián de Pifo, que data de 1691, en su interior existen cuadros del siglo XVIII.
También se encuentran La Tolita y las 700 gradas. De igual manera, puede disfrutar del Camino del Inca, donde con suerte podrá observar conejos, venados o el lento caminar de los osos de anteojos.
Después de derrochar energía, los turistas pueden disfrutar de la piscina de agua fría, ubicada en el barrio El Progreso.
Antes de dejar la parroquia, no olvide de probar las truchas fritas, las habas con choclo o las tortillas de tiesto.
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Troncal de la SierraLa parroquia de Pifo es un destino infaltable para los amantes de la naturaleza y de los ejercicios.
Entre sus páramos y paisajes vegetales, los visitantes podrán disfrutar de caminatas, ciclismo de montaña, buena gastronomía, entre otras experiencias inolvidables.
Esta parroquia está conformada por 33 barrios y 11 comunidades, se ubica a tan solo 27 kilómetros del norte de Quito.
El visitante puede iniciar la jornada con una caminata de 7 km, desde la parte central de la parroquia hasta el mirador Cuturco.
Su trayecto es un sendero ecológico. Si conduce bicicleta de montaña, le espera el mirador El Tablón. Una ruta de piedra y tierra que posee una distancia de 12 km (vía a Papallacta).
Si prefiere la historia, en la parte central de la parroquia se levanta la iglesia de San Sebastián de Pifo, que data de 1691, en su interior existen cuadros del siglo XVIII.
También se encuentran La Tolita y las 700 gradas. De igual manera, puede disfrutar del Camino del Inca, donde con suerte podrá observar conejos, venados o el lento caminar de los osos de anteojos.
Después de derrochar energía, los turistas pueden disfrutar de la piscina de agua fría, ubicada en el barrio El Progreso.
Antes de dejar la parroquia, no olvide de probar las truchas fritas, las habas con choclo o las tortillas de tiesto.
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum.
While Quito may not be unique in its position on the equator, the Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) Monument made it the most famous example of a city in two hemispheres. The monument is built on the historic site where a French explorer calculated the line of the equator in 1736. Visit the 98-foot (30-meter) monument and stand with one foot in each half of the world.
See the enormous tribute to the equatorial line and its calculation, and walk along a painted line that represents the equator. Recent technologies have located the equator about 787.4 feet (240 meters) north of this line, but the monument makes for a fun representation of the hemispheric halves of the earth. Walk along the line and have your photograph taken straddling the middle of the world. Take the elevator to the top of the monument and enjoy panoramic views of the northern and southern hemispheres.
Visit the monument to see the equatorial village, a small scale-model of colonial Quito, which includes homes, a church and a bullring. Visit the Ethnography Museum and the Planetarium to learn about the region’s indigenous history, colonization and Ecuador’s place on the world map.
Stop by one of the bars or restaurants to enjoy a refreshing drink or snack on the equatorial site. Browse the gift and souvenir stores located on-site. Purchase an official certificate stating that you have visited the equator at the Mitad del Mundo Monument. Visit the smaller nearby monument that commemorates Ecuadorian soldiers who lost their lives in war.
The Mitad del Mundo Monument is located near San Antonio de Pichincha, 19 miles (30.6 kilometers) north of Quito. The monument and museums are open daily, but hours vary throughout the seasons. The small admission fee includes entry to the monument complex. The Ethnographic Museum and Planetarium have separate admission fees. Visit the monument on the weekend, when the bars come to life with local folk music and dance shows.
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SN Av. Manuel Córdova GalarzaStand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum.
While Quito may not be unique in its position on the equator, the Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) Monument made it the most famous example of a city in two hemispheres. The monument is built on the historic site where a French explorer calculated the line of the equator in 1736. Visit the 98-foot (30-meter) monument and stand with one foot in each half of the world.
See the enormous tribute to the equatorial line and its calculation, and walk along a painted line that represents the equator. Recent technologies have located the equator about 787.4 feet (240 meters) north of this line, but the monument makes for a fun representation of the hemispheric halves of the earth. Walk along the line and have your photograph taken straddling the middle of the world. Take the elevator to the top of the monument and enjoy panoramic views of the northern and southern hemispheres.
Visit the monument to see the equatorial village, a small scale-model of colonial Quito, which includes homes, a church and a bullring. Visit the Ethnography Museum and the Planetarium to learn about the region’s indigenous history, colonization and Ecuador’s place on the world map.
Stop by one of the bars or restaurants to enjoy a refreshing drink or snack on the equatorial site. Browse the gift and souvenir stores located on-site. Purchase an official certificate stating that you have visited the equator at the Mitad del Mundo Monument. Visit the smaller nearby monument that commemorates Ecuadorian soldiers who lost their lives in war.
The Mitad del Mundo Monument is located near San Antonio de Pichincha, 19 miles (30.6 kilometers) north of Quito. The monument and museums are open daily, but hours vary throughout the seasons. The small admission fee includes entry to the monument complex. The Ethnographic Museum and Planetarium have separate admission fees. Visit the monument on the weekend, when the bars come to life with local folk music and dance shows.
Admire an iconic statue and see panoramic views of Quito and its surrounding volcanoes from this green hilltop in the heart of the city’s Old Town.
El Panecillo is a steep hill in Quito’s southern Old Town, so named for its resemblance to a loaf of bread. A towering aluminum statue of the Virgen de Quito (Madonna of Quito) pinnacles the hill and can be seen from many points around the city. Climb the hill to see the monument and enjoy stunning views of the historic Old Town, modern Quito and distant volcanoes.
Visit El Panecillo on a clear morning to enjoy the city’s most popular lookout, which sits 9,895 feet (3,016 meters) above sea level. Take a cab or a bus up to the top, as the narrow sets of concrete stairs that wind up the hill can be a target for muggers. Explore the grassy, flat hilltop and enjoy commanding views of the city.
Admire the statue of Virgen de Quito, constructed from 7,000 pieces of aluminum. Sculpted by Agustín de la Herrán Matorras in 1976, it was inspired by Bernardo de Legarda’s famous sculpture of the same name, which depicts the Madonna with angel’s wings. Enter the statue’s base to visit the on-site museum and viewing platforms. Learn about the area’s historical and religious significance to the Spanish and the indigenous people of the area. Climb the stairs to reach three levels of viewing platforms, each with a more stunning view of the Quito cityscape and mountain ranges than the last.
Pick up a small souvenir statue of the Virgen de Quito from the craft vendors as a memento of your visit. Sometimes you can hear religious processions sing and pray as they walk down the steps.
Keep your valuables close, as this is a popular spot for pickpocketing. Police routinely patrol the statue and museum. El Panecillo is located between southern and central Quito in the Old Town. The statue and museum are open daily during business hours. There is a fee to enter the grounds and viewing platforms.
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El Panecillo
Admire an iconic statue and see panoramic views of Quito and its surrounding volcanoes from this green hilltop in the heart of the city’s Old Town.
El Panecillo is a steep hill in Quito’s southern Old Town, so named for its resemblance to a loaf of bread. A towering aluminum statue of the Virgen de Quito (Madonna of Quito) pinnacles the hill and can be seen from many points around the city. Climb the hill to see the monument and enjoy stunning views of the historic Old Town, modern Quito and distant volcanoes.
Visit El Panecillo on a clear morning to enjoy the city’s most popular lookout, which sits 9,895 feet (3,016 meters) above sea level. Take a cab or a bus up to the top, as the narrow sets of concrete stairs that wind up the hill can be a target for muggers. Explore the grassy, flat hilltop and enjoy commanding views of the city.
Admire the statue of Virgen de Quito, constructed from 7,000 pieces of aluminum. Sculpted by Agustín de la Herrán Matorras in 1976, it was inspired by Bernardo de Legarda’s famous sculpture of the same name, which depicts the Madonna with angel’s wings. Enter the statue’s base to visit the on-site museum and viewing platforms. Learn about the area’s historical and religious significance to the Spanish and the indigenous people of the area. Climb the stairs to reach three levels of viewing platforms, each with a more stunning view of the Quito cityscape and mountain ranges than the last.
Pick up a small souvenir statue of the Virgen de Quito from the craft vendors as a memento of your visit. Sometimes you can hear religious processions sing and pray as they walk down the steps.
Keep your valuables close, as this is a popular spot for pickpocketing. Police routinely patrol the statue and museum. El Panecillo is located between southern and central Quito in the Old Town. The statue and museum are open daily during business hours. There is a fee to enter the grounds and viewing platforms.
Take a break from sightseeing in order to relax mind, body, and soul on a day trip to Termas de Papallacta Spa from Puembo. A serene experience ideal for tired travelers, this tour covers the thermal springs of Termas de Papallacta Spa. Spend ample time soaking in the steaming waters of the pools, created by volcanic activity and natural heat.
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Papallacta
Carretera Papallacta - Laguna BañosTake a break from sightseeing in order to relax mind, body, and soul on a day trip to Termas de Papallacta Spa from Puembo. A serene experience ideal for tired travelers, this tour covers the thermal springs of Termas de Papallacta Spa. Spend ample time soaking in the steaming waters of the pools, created by volcanic activity and natural heat.
Visit Quito, the second highest capital in the world! UNESCO recognizes Quito as the city with “the best-preserved, historic center in Latin America.”
THE GOVERNMENT PALACE– (Palacio de Gobierno)- If you want to visit the interior of the palace go to the entrance at Espejo Street. This is the official place of work of the President of the Republic of Ecuador. Its infrastructure was built in the nineteenth century by the President of the Royal Audience of Quito (Real Audiencia de Quito), Baron de Carondelet, and was named after him.
Free guided tours: Tuesday – Friday: 9h00 to 18h45. Saturdays and Sundays: 9h00 to 17h00.
THE CATHEDRAL– This church holds an interesting collection of sculptures and paintings from the Escuela Quiteña. Among the most important pieces of art is the “Descending Christ” by Caspicara. It is a masterpiece of expressionism. As in most Ecuadorian and Latin American churches, many styles are used in the construction of the Cathedral: late Gothic in the arches, Moorish in the ceilings and Baroque in the main altar. The choir, the stone Episcopal chair; on the other hand,the central painting by Manuel Samaniego and the statues by Caspicara are neoclassical.
In addition, you can visit the Cathedral´s museum that displays clothes used by priests on the XVII century (“casullas”), choral books and silver pieces of the church.
Monday – Saturday: 9h00 to 17h00. Guided tour fee: $3.00 for adults and $2 for children. Free entrance for children under 8 years old.
CENTRO CULTURAL METROPOLITANO– Located at the corner of the Main Square, next to the Government’s Palace. The Jesuits originally constructed this building in the XVII Century. In 1767, when Charles III of Spain banished the Jesuit Order from the colonized territories, the building became a public University. In the last decade of the XVIII century, the buildings became the headquarters of the Spanish Royal troops sent from Lima to repress the early independence efforts. Thus, the building was known as the “Royal Barrack of Lima”. In this building, the heroic efforts for independence ended up in a massacre of a number of patriots from Quito on August 2, 1810. The Alberto Mena Caamaño Museum displays this massacre with life-size wax sculptures, as well as other important scenes of Quito’s history. The Cultural Center also holds a museum of colonial art, as well as the Municipal Library. There is also a Contemporary Art exhibit room, which houses temporary exhibitions.
Tuesday – Saturday: 9h00 to 18h00. Sundays: 10h00 to 16h00. Admission fee to the museum: $1.50; students and senior citizens $0.75; children $0.50.
EL SAGRARIO – This church was originally the main chapel of the Cathedral. The stone facade with its ornamented Salomon columns is an excellent frame for a late Baroque style that leaves practically no space free of ornaments. This style is typical of Bernardo de Legarda’s sculpture. It is located next to the Cathedral.
Monday – Friday: 8h00 to 17h00. Saturdays: 8h00 to 16h00. Sundays: 8h00 to 13h00 and 16h00 to 17h45.
LA COMPAÑÍA DE JESÚS CHURCH-
The extraordinary facade can be described as a lacework on stone. The splendor that meets your eye as you go into the church is unforgettable: vaulted ceiling and walls with beautiful Moorish ornamentation, perfect harmony and the richness of the main altar, reproduction of the Salomon columns at the facade, incredible clustered Baroque style on the tribunes on both sides of the main altar, pulpit, and in the lateral chapels. Everything in the church is covered with gold leaf. It is a magnificent exhibit of foliage, vines, fruit, birds and caryatids. The Holy Trinity in the main altar and the images of Saint Francis and Saint Ignatius in the side altars are pieces of art that belong to the famous Legarda. Paintings of the prophets and works of Goribar hang in the majestic archery that divides the aisles. It is located at Benalcazar street.
Monday – Thursday: 9h30 to 18h30, Friday: 9h30 to 17h30, Saturday: 9h30 to 16h00, Sunday: 12h30 to 16h00. Admission fee: $5 adults, $2.50 students and children for free. Free entrance on the first Sunday of the month.
From here, we recommend you go up the Sucre Street to the San Francisco Plaza.
SAN FRANCISCO CHURCH AND PLAZA–
This complex gave the capital of Ecuador its proper name: San Francisco de Quito. Built in 1536-1580, San Francisco is the biggest religious architectonic complex in America, with over 8,670 acres, including the convent with 6 internal patios. The inside is Baroque style. The coffer ceiling in the narthex has rich Moorish style ornamentation with paintings by Miguel de Santiago. It is interesting to note that among the decoration, images of the sun god, the Inca divinity can be appreciated. The main altar holds the original masterpiece by Legarda: “La Virgen de Quito” (Quito’s Virgin). This sculpture is the only winged image of Virgin Mary in colonial art.
The San Francisco Plaza was an antique “Tianguez”, which means ‘market’ in the native Nahuatl language. During Pre-Columbian times, Plaza San Francisco was a lively commercial center, hosting approximately ten ethnic dominations from the neighboring valleys. San Francisco is located between Sucre and Bolívar Streets.
Monday – Thursday: 6h45 to 11h45 and 16h00 – 18h45, Friday and Saturday: 6h45- 12h45 and 16h00- 18h45, Sunday: 6h45- 18h45.
CANTUÑA CHAPEL– Visit the legendary chapel! Located next to San Francisco atrium. The Calvary woodcarvings on the main altar are some of Legarda’s most outstanding masterpieces. A legend of the chapel says that Francisco Cantuña (the indigenous man that paved the atrium with large stone blocks) constructed the chapel with the treasures saved from the Kingdom of Quito.
Tuesday and Thursday: 7h00 to 8h00, Sunday 8h00 to 9h00. Free admission.
SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM –
Located next to the church at the San Francisco Square, you can find works of art belonging to Andrés Sánchez Galque (of indigenous origin), Miguel de Santiago, Mateo Mexía, as well as European authors such as Zurbarán and Bernardo de Bitti (XVI-XVIII). Among the sculptures, you can find the glass eyes characteristic of the XVIII century.
Monday – Saturday: 09h00 to 17h30, Sunday 9h00 to 12h30. Admission fee: $ 2 adults, $ 1 children.
CASA DEL ALABADO, PRE-COLUMBIAN ART MUSEUM- A fine selection of 500 pre- Columbian pieces make up the Museum’s permanent exhibition, and the guidebook, with both scientific and museological content, invites the public to discover the worldview of indigenous Americans and explore the aesthetic and technical excellence achieved by ancient artists as they worked an array of raw materials.
The Museum is emphatic about its educational mission. For this purpose, they offer audio guides in several languages, multimedia programs, interactive spaces in some galleries, special workshops and guided visits for visitors who wish to take advantage of the Museum’s resources interactively.
Thursday – Tuesday: 9h00 to 17h30. Wednesday: 13h30 to 17h30. Admission fee: adults $6, children $1, students with ID $2. Children 4 – 12 years old $2. Visitors with disabilities, children 0 – 3 years old and tourism guides with ID: No charge.
After this visit, we recommend you to goback down through Sucre Street to García Moreno Street.
MARÍA AUGUSTA URRUTIA MUSEUM– Located at street García Moreno 760, you can follow the life and activities of a wealthy and very generous woman of Quito’s early XX century. Enjoy the beautifully decorated interiors (especially the French antiques), and the distinctive clothing and artifacts of that time.
Tuesday – Friday: 10h00 to 18h00, weekends 9h30 to 17h30. Admission fee: $2 for adults, $1 senior citizens and $0.50 children (includes a guided tour).
MUSEO DEL CARMEN ALTO –
It belongs to the Monastery of El Carmen Alto of San José in old town Quito, former home of Saint Mariana de Jesús. More than 1.500 art pieces are exhibited, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, jewelry and unique historic documents.
The museum’s permanent exhibitions revolve around three main topics:
• Religious art of the Carmen Alto’s Monastery of San José and Santa Mariana de Jesús
• The story of everyday life of Carmelitas Descalzas, a religious community in Quito
• Life of Saint Mariana de Jesús:
Curious fact: Carmelitas Descalzas community sells traditional handmade products at a turnstile that can be found on Benalcazar Street in front of the Santa Clara square. They sell rose water, cookies, wine, creams and other unique products manufactured in the Cloister.
Wednesday – Sunday: 9h30 to 17h30 (Last guided tour starts at 16h30). Admission fee: Guided tours in English $4 Adults $3, students with ID $2, children and senior citizens $1, people with disabilities and infants: free.
MUSEO DE LA CIUDAD– Follow everyday life in Quito throughout the centuries in this beautiful colonial building formerly known as San Juan de Dios Hospital (1565).
Located at García Moreno 572 and Rocafuerte, this museum opens Tuesday thru Sunday from 9h30 to 17h30. Entrance fee: $3 adults, $2 students, $1 children and senior citizens. Last entrance at 16h30. Nighttime tours with theatrical representations upon request. Price: $5 per person (includes a cocktail).
LA RONDA – Within only two blocks, you can find artisans working on traditional handicrafts such as candles and embroidery, many “tiendas” (small stores), bakeries and traditional restaurants. Moreover, varieties of cultural activities are organized both on the street and inside the different bars and cafés. During the late XIX and early XX Centuries, La Ronda was home to several musicians, poets, historians and other important figures of Quito’s history. This neighborhood inspired poetry and some of the most romantic “Pasillos” (traditional music).
Once you walk away from La Ronda you can go to:
JUNÍN STREET- This charming street is full of colorful houses and decorated balconies. Along the street you can visit: Manuela Saenz Museum, the Ecuadorian Architecture Museum, the National Watercolour Museum, the XVI Century San Marcos Church, engravers from the Quitenian School of Art, and a famous guitar factory.
After this street, you can go up to Guayaquil Street and walk North towards San Agustín Church.
SAN AGUSTIN CHURCH – It is located at the corner of Chile and Guayaquil streets. The construction of this church concluded in 1538. It has been refurbished due to earthquakes´ damages. The vault underneath the chorus, the wood carved columns, and the gilded altars are the only remnants of the original construction.
SAN AGUSTIN CONVENT – The first thing to admire here are the beautiful cloisters in three different levels, the fountain in the colonial patio carved from a single block of stone, the coffer ceiling in the lower cloister, and the huge collection of paintings by artist Miguel de Santiago. The artist spent most of his life working in the convent to finish the task of painting the scenes of St. Augustine’s life.
Monday – Friday 09h00 to 12h30 and 14h00 to 17h00. Saturday 9h00 to 12h30. Admission fee: $2, children is $0.50 and senior citizens $1.
SALA CAPITULAR– In the same convent you will find one of the most important historical sites in Spanish America. The first Act of Independence was signed here on August 10th, 1809. The Calvary masterpiece by a XVII century Quitenian artist named Olmos is located at the right side of this large room.
Entrance fee: US$ 2.
Walk four blocks North through Guayaquil Street and turn left on Esmeraldas Street to reach:
CAMILO EGAS MUSEUM- This museum holds a permanent exhibit of Camilo Egas’ paintings, in a display that allows one to learn about the different phases in which the artist worked (indigenism, expressionism, surrealism, cubism and abstraction the shape) in a didactical and hands-on manner.
Tuesday – Friday from 8h30 to 17h00. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Saturdays and holidays from 10h00 to 16h00. Entrance fee: Free.
Go three blocks South through Venezuela Street, and then turn right on Olmedo Street. Go up two blocks and turn left to Cuenca Street to reach:
MUSEUM OF COLONIAL ART– Located at the corner of Cuenca and Mejía streets and after half a decade of refurbishment, one of Quito’s oldest and most emblematic museums reopened at the end of April 2010. The Museum of Colonial Art houses a fantastic collection of works from the 16th to 19th centuries, ranking among the most important in the country. The museum takes place in a beautiful colonial mansion, which dates back to the late XVI century.
Tuesday- Saturday: 9h30 – 17h00. Admission fee: adults $2, students $0.50, children free.
For the following visits we recommend you to take a taxi to continue your visit:
SAN DIEGO CONVENT- A genuine manifestation of syncretism! The Saint Francis congregation built this church to provide the priests and laymen with a place of retreat. Along the corridors you can appreciate paintings dating back to the XVII C, which had been covered with lime for years and are now being restored. We recommend you to ask the taxi driver to wait until you finish your visit.
Monday – Saturday 09h00-13h30 and 14h30-17h00 · Entrance fee: $2.00
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Centro Histórico
Visit Quito, the second highest capital in the world! UNESCO recognizes Quito as the city with “the best-preserved, historic center in Latin America.”
THE GOVERNMENT PALACE– (Palacio de Gobierno)- If you want to visit the interior of the palace go to the entrance at Espejo Street. This is the official place of work of the President of the Republic of Ecuador. Its infrastructure was built in the nineteenth century by the President of the Royal Audience of Quito (Real Audiencia de Quito), Baron de Carondelet, and was named after him.
Free guided tours: Tuesday – Friday: 9h00 to 18h45. Saturdays and Sundays: 9h00 to 17h00.
THE CATHEDRAL– This church holds an interesting collection of sculptures and paintings from the Escuela Quiteña. Among the most important pieces of art is the “Descending Christ” by Caspicara. It is a masterpiece of expressionism. As in most Ecuadorian and Latin American churches, many styles are used in the construction of the Cathedral: late Gothic in the arches, Moorish in the ceilings and Baroque in the main altar. The choir, the stone Episcopal chair; on the other hand,the central painting by Manuel Samaniego and the statues by Caspicara are neoclassical.
In addition, you can visit the Cathedral´s museum that displays clothes used by priests on the XVII century (“casullas”), choral books and silver pieces of the church.
Monday – Saturday: 9h00 to 17h00. Guided tour fee: $3.00 for adults and $2 for children. Free entrance for children under 8 years old.
CENTRO CULTURAL METROPOLITANO– Located at the corner of the Main Square, next to the Government’s Palace. The Jesuits originally constructed this building in the XVII Century. In 1767, when Charles III of Spain banished the Jesuit Order from the colonized territories, the building became a public University. In the last decade of the XVIII century, the buildings became the headquarters of the Spanish Royal troops sent from Lima to repress the early independence efforts. Thus, the building was known as the “Royal Barrack of Lima”. In this building, the heroic efforts for independence ended up in a massacre of a number of patriots from Quito on August 2, 1810. The Alberto Mena Caamaño Museum displays this massacre with life-size wax sculptures, as well as other important scenes of Quito’s history. The Cultural Center also holds a museum of colonial art, as well as the Municipal Library. There is also a Contemporary Art exhibit room, which houses temporary exhibitions.
Tuesday – Saturday: 9h00 to 18h00. Sundays: 10h00 to 16h00. Admission fee to the museum: $1.50; students and senior citizens $0.75; children $0.50.
EL SAGRARIO – This church was originally the main chapel of the Cathedral. The stone facade with its ornamented Salomon columns is an excellent frame for a late Baroque style that leaves practically no space free of ornaments. This style is typical of Bernardo de Legarda’s sculpture. It is located next to the Cathedral.
Monday – Friday: 8h00 to 17h00. Saturdays: 8h00 to 16h00. Sundays: 8h00 to 13h00 and 16h00 to 17h45.
LA COMPAÑÍA DE JESÚS CHURCH-
The extraordinary facade can be described as a lacework on stone. The splendor that meets your eye as you go into the church is unforgettable: vaulted ceiling and walls with beautiful Moorish ornamentation, perfect harmony and the richness of the main altar, reproduction of the Salomon columns at the facade, incredible clustered Baroque style on the tribunes on both sides of the main altar, pulpit, and in the lateral chapels. Everything in the church is covered with gold leaf. It is a magnificent exhibit of foliage, vines, fruit, birds and caryatids. The Holy Trinity in the main altar and the images of Saint Francis and Saint Ignatius in the side altars are pieces of art that belong to the famous Legarda. Paintings of the prophets and works of Goribar hang in the majestic archery that divides the aisles. It is located at Benalcazar street.
Monday – Thursday: 9h30 to 18h30, Friday: 9h30 to 17h30, Saturday: 9h30 to 16h00, Sunday: 12h30 to 16h00. Admission fee: $5 adults, $2.50 students and children for free. Free entrance on the first Sunday of the month.
From here, we recommend you go up the Sucre Street to the San Francisco Plaza.
SAN FRANCISCO CHURCH AND PLAZA–
This complex gave the capital of Ecuador its proper name: San Francisco de Quito. Built in 1536-1580, San Francisco is the biggest religious architectonic complex in America, with over 8,670 acres, including the convent with 6 internal patios. The inside is Baroque style. The coffer ceiling in the narthex has rich Moorish style ornamentation with paintings by Miguel de Santiago. It is interesting to note that among the decoration, images of the sun god, the Inca divinity can be appreciated. The main altar holds the original masterpiece by Legarda: “La Virgen de Quito” (Quito’s Virgin). This sculpture is the only winged image of Virgin Mary in colonial art.
The San Francisco Plaza was an antique “Tianguez”, which means ‘market’ in the native Nahuatl language. During Pre-Columbian times, Plaza San Francisco was a lively commercial center, hosting approximately ten ethnic dominations from the neighboring valleys. San Francisco is located between Sucre and Bolívar Streets.
Monday – Thursday: 6h45 to 11h45 and 16h00 – 18h45, Friday and Saturday: 6h45- 12h45 and 16h00- 18h45, Sunday: 6h45- 18h45.
CANTUÑA CHAPEL– Visit the legendary chapel! Located next to San Francisco atrium. The Calvary woodcarvings on the main altar are some of Legarda’s most outstanding masterpieces. A legend of the chapel says that Francisco Cantuña (the indigenous man that paved the atrium with large stone blocks) constructed the chapel with the treasures saved from the Kingdom of Quito.
Tuesday and Thursday: 7h00 to 8h00, Sunday 8h00 to 9h00. Free admission.
SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM –
Located next to the church at the San Francisco Square, you can find works of art belonging to Andrés Sánchez Galque (of indigenous origin), Miguel de Santiago, Mateo Mexía, as well as European authors such as Zurbarán and Bernardo de Bitti (XVI-XVIII). Among the sculptures, you can find the glass eyes characteristic of the XVIII century.
Monday – Saturday: 09h00 to 17h30, Sunday 9h00 to 12h30. Admission fee: $ 2 adults, $ 1 children.
CASA DEL ALABADO, PRE-COLUMBIAN ART MUSEUM- A fine selection of 500 pre- Columbian pieces make up the Museum’s permanent exhibition, and the guidebook, with both scientific and museological content, invites the public to discover the worldview of indigenous Americans and explore the aesthetic and technical excellence achieved by ancient artists as they worked an array of raw materials.
The Museum is emphatic about its educational mission. For this purpose, they offer audio guides in several languages, multimedia programs, interactive spaces in some galleries, special workshops and guided visits for visitors who wish to take advantage of the Museum’s resources interactively.
Thursday – Tuesday: 9h00 to 17h30. Wednesday: 13h30 to 17h30. Admission fee: adults $6, children $1, students with ID $2. Children 4 – 12 years old $2. Visitors with disabilities, children 0 – 3 years old and tourism guides with ID: No charge.
After this visit, we recommend you to goback down through Sucre Street to García Moreno Street.
MARÍA AUGUSTA URRUTIA MUSEUM– Located at street García Moreno 760, you can follow the life and activities of a wealthy and very generous woman of Quito’s early XX century. Enjoy the beautifully decorated interiors (especially the French antiques), and the distinctive clothing and artifacts of that time.
Tuesday – Friday: 10h00 to 18h00, weekends 9h30 to 17h30. Admission fee: $2 for adults, $1 senior citizens and $0.50 children (includes a guided tour).
MUSEO DEL CARMEN ALTO –
It belongs to the Monastery of El Carmen Alto of San José in old town Quito, former home of Saint Mariana de Jesús. More than 1.500 art pieces are exhibited, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, jewelry and unique historic documents.
The museum’s permanent exhibitions revolve around three main topics:
• Religious art of the Carmen Alto’s Monastery of San José and Santa Mariana de Jesús
• The story of everyday life of Carmelitas Descalzas, a religious community in Quito
• Life of Saint Mariana de Jesús:
Curious fact: Carmelitas Descalzas community sells traditional handmade products at a turnstile that can be found on Benalcazar Street in front of the Santa Clara square. They sell rose water, cookies, wine, creams and other unique products manufactured in the Cloister.
Wednesday – Sunday: 9h30 to 17h30 (Last guided tour starts at 16h30). Admission fee: Guided tours in English $4 Adults $3, students with ID $2, children and senior citizens $1, people with disabilities and infants: free.
MUSEO DE LA CIUDAD– Follow everyday life in Quito throughout the centuries in this beautiful colonial building formerly known as San Juan de Dios Hospital (1565).
Located at García Moreno 572 and Rocafuerte, this museum opens Tuesday thru Sunday from 9h30 to 17h30. Entrance fee: $3 adults, $2 students, $1 children and senior citizens. Last entrance at 16h30. Nighttime tours with theatrical representations upon request. Price: $5 per person (includes a cocktail).
LA RONDA – Within only two blocks, you can find artisans working on traditional handicrafts such as candles and embroidery, many “tiendas” (small stores), bakeries and traditional restaurants. Moreover, varieties of cultural activities are organized both on the street and inside the different bars and cafés. During the late XIX and early XX Centuries, La Ronda was home to several musicians, poets, historians and other important figures of Quito’s history. This neighborhood inspired poetry and some of the most romantic “Pasillos” (traditional music).
Once you walk away from La Ronda you can go to:
JUNÍN STREET- This charming street is full of colorful houses and decorated balconies. Along the street you can visit: Manuela Saenz Museum, the Ecuadorian Architecture Museum, the National Watercolour Museum, the XVI Century San Marcos Church, engravers from the Quitenian School of Art, and a famous guitar factory.
After this street, you can go up to Guayaquil Street and walk North towards San Agustín Church.
SAN AGUSTIN CHURCH – It is located at the corner of Chile and Guayaquil streets. The construction of this church concluded in 1538. It has been refurbished due to earthquakes´ damages. The vault underneath the chorus, the wood carved columns, and the gilded altars are the only remnants of the original construction.
SAN AGUSTIN CONVENT – The first thing to admire here are the beautiful cloisters in three different levels, the fountain in the colonial patio carved from a single block of stone, the coffer ceiling in the lower cloister, and the huge collection of paintings by artist Miguel de Santiago. The artist spent most of his life working in the convent to finish the task of painting the scenes of St. Augustine’s life.
Monday – Friday 09h00 to 12h30 and 14h00 to 17h00. Saturday 9h00 to 12h30. Admission fee: $2, children is $0.50 and senior citizens $1.
SALA CAPITULAR– In the same convent you will find one of the most important historical sites in Spanish America. The first Act of Independence was signed here on August 10th, 1809. The Calvary masterpiece by a XVII century Quitenian artist named Olmos is located at the right side of this large room.
Entrance fee: US$ 2.
Walk four blocks North through Guayaquil Street and turn left on Esmeraldas Street to reach:
CAMILO EGAS MUSEUM- This museum holds a permanent exhibit of Camilo Egas’ paintings, in a display that allows one to learn about the different phases in which the artist worked (indigenism, expressionism, surrealism, cubism and abstraction the shape) in a didactical and hands-on manner.
Tuesday – Friday from 8h30 to 17h00. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Saturdays and holidays from 10h00 to 16h00. Entrance fee: Free.
Go three blocks South through Venezuela Street, and then turn right on Olmedo Street. Go up two blocks and turn left to Cuenca Street to reach:
MUSEUM OF COLONIAL ART– Located at the corner of Cuenca and Mejía streets and after half a decade of refurbishment, one of Quito’s oldest and most emblematic museums reopened at the end of April 2010. The Museum of Colonial Art houses a fantastic collection of works from the 16th to 19th centuries, ranking among the most important in the country. The museum takes place in a beautiful colonial mansion, which dates back to the late XVI century.
Tuesday- Saturday: 9h30 – 17h00. Admission fee: adults $2, students $0.50, children free.
For the following visits we recommend you to take a taxi to continue your visit:
SAN DIEGO CONVENT- A genuine manifestation of syncretism! The Saint Francis congregation built this church to provide the priests and laymen with a place of retreat. Along the corridors you can appreciate paintings dating back to the XVII C, which had been covered with lime for years and are now being restored. We recommend you to ask the taxi driver to wait until you finish your visit.
Monday – Saturday 09h00-13h30 and 14h30-17h00 · Entrance fee: $2.00
AT MORE THAN 9,000 FEET above sea level, Quito, Ecuador is already the world’s second-highest capital city. But altitude junkies who want to go the extra mile (almost literally!) can head to the edge of the city, to the Teleférico. Step into one of this gondola’s six-person cars and you’ll be swept up another 3,600 feet along the eastern slope of the Pichincha Volcano.
The base of the Teleférico—also known as the TelefériQo—was originally meant to be a commercial hub, surrounded by malls and restaurants. Most of these plans fell through, but the gondola itself is popular with both tourists and locals, who get a discounted rate.
The walls of the cars are transparent, and as they zoom along, riders look down at hillsides dotted with wildflowers and grazing cows or watch their fellow daredevils enjoying themselves at Vulqano Park. A panoramic view of Quito unfolds farther below.
Once the gondola has reached the top, it’s possible to climb even higher: a hiking path leads up to the volcano’s summit, and other Andean mountains rise up all around. Or you can take a break at the snack shop, which offers food, coffee, restrooms, and flavored oxygen—another kind of high.
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Teleférico de Quito
AT MORE THAN 9,000 FEET above sea level, Quito, Ecuador is already the world’s second-highest capital city. But altitude junkies who want to go the extra mile (almost literally!) can head to the edge of the city, to the Teleférico. Step into one of this gondola’s six-person cars and you’ll be swept up another 3,600 feet along the eastern slope of the Pichincha Volcano.
The base of the Teleférico—also known as the TelefériQo—was originally meant to be a commercial hub, surrounded by malls and restaurants. Most of these plans fell through, but the gondola itself is popular with both tourists and locals, who get a discounted rate.
The walls of the cars are transparent, and as they zoom along, riders look down at hillsides dotted with wildflowers and grazing cows or watch their fellow daredevils enjoying themselves at Vulqano Park. A panoramic view of Quito unfolds farther below.
Once the gondola has reached the top, it’s possible to climb even higher: a hiking path leads up to the volcano’s summit, and other Andean mountains rise up all around. Or you can take a break at the snack shop, which offers food, coffee, restrooms, and flavored oxygen—another kind of high.
Food Scene
Cyrano
E9-59 y Av. de los ShyrisThe best bakery ever. Delicious bread and sweet bites. You'll enjoy the experience.
This is a well established , and highly respected restaurant/ Ice Cream parlor in Cumbaya . It is not a full blown restaurant with silver dining and five course meals . It services various options of breakfasts , from healthy options to sandwiches . It also serve , herbal teas, tea , coffee ,fresh juices , as well as a wide and delicious range of Ice Cream, with or without sugar . You can pop in anytime and have a snack , or a nice cool Ice cream or both . On the top of that the quality of service is high , and while you have to order at the counter , the food is served to your table . They have few tables inside , but substantial number of seating outside , covered and exposed. So, depending on your preferences or weather conditions you can select your seating arrangement . The place is often frequented by mainly local people and double up as a meeting place .
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Corfú
E9-59 y Av. de los ShyrisThis is a well established , and highly respected restaurant/ Ice Cream parlor in Cumbaya . It is not a full blown restaurant with silver dining and five course meals . It services various options of breakfasts , from healthy options to sandwiches . It also serve , herbal teas, tea , coffee ,fresh juices , as well as a wide and delicious range of Ice Cream, with or without sugar . You can pop in anytime and have a snack , or a nice cool Ice cream or both . On the top of that the quality of service is high , and while you have to order at the counter , the food is served to your table . They have few tables inside , but substantial number of seating outside , covered and exposed. So, depending on your preferences or weather conditions you can select your seating arrangement . The place is often frequented by mainly local people and double up as a meeting place .
Palacio De La Fritada Ranks On The Top Of The List For The Place To Find Fritada, Empanadas, Locro, And Mote (Hominy) Dishes. It’s Located In Cumbaya, A Suburb Of Quito Where Many New Restaurants Are Ushering A New Dining Scene In The Valley.
It Is An Extremely Popular Place That Fills Up Regularly. Ecuadorians Who Discover It Rave About The Flavors Of The Dishes And Many Make It A Weekly Stop When Eating Out.
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El Palacio de la Fritada
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Palacio De La Fritada Ranks On The Top Of The List For The Place To Find Fritada, Empanadas, Locro, And Mote (Hominy) Dishes. It’s Located In Cumbaya, A Suburb Of Quito Where Many New Restaurants Are Ushering A New Dining Scene In The Valley.
It Is An Extremely Popular Place That Fills Up Regularly. Ecuadorians Who Discover It Rave About The Flavors Of The Dishes And Many Make It A Weekly Stop When Eating Out.
Zavalita is a favorite with Quiteños looking for excellent seafood dishes cooked in the style of the Manabí province of Ecuador. They offer a full coastal menu, which includes arroz marinero and viche mixto, a type of seafood soup. The Ceviche Rey Zavalita includes shrimp, crab, black clams, squid, and fish.
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Zavalita
Francisco de OrellanaZavalita is a favorite with Quiteños looking for excellent seafood dishes cooked in the style of the Manabí province of Ecuador. They offer a full coastal menu, which includes arroz marinero and viche mixto, a type of seafood soup. The Ceviche Rey Zavalita includes shrimp, crab, black clams, squid, and fish.
To sample some of Quito's most authentic and traditional cooking, head to this attractive park in La Floresta where every evening food stalls are set up selling freshly prepared tripa mishqui (grilled cow intestines), seco de pollo (chicken stew), empanadas and morocho (a kind of spiced corn porridge). Stall holders are happy to let you taste before you buy.
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La Floresta
To sample some of Quito's most authentic and traditional cooking, head to this attractive park in La Floresta where every evening food stalls are set up selling freshly prepared tripa mishqui (grilled cow intestines), seco de pollo (chicken stew), empanadas and morocho (a kind of spiced corn porridge). Stall holders are happy to let you taste before you buy.
Taconazo Tumbaco
Humberto DuqueGood Mexican food.
Beautiful restaurant with a lot of great choices in food and drinks are the best. A place where you can enjoy with the family and friends. A little outdoor pool in case you want to refresh yourself. A must place to visit.
Hotel Rincon de Puembo, BW Signature Collection
6-66 Y Francisco RuizBeautiful restaurant with a lot of great choices in food and drinks are the best. A place where you can enjoy with the family and friends. A little outdoor pool in case you want to refresh yourself. A must place to visit.
Shopping Mall
Nice and fancy shopping mall in cumbaya. 200+ stores & eateries in a multilevel mall set around a central plaza with a fountain & palm trees
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Scala 購物中心
E28CNice and fancy shopping mall in cumbaya. 200+ stores & eateries in a multilevel mall set around a central plaza with a fountain & palm trees
Pharmacy
ARUPO MARKET
José Ignacio GallardoSmall super Market. Very good prices
Grocery Store
The best grocery store in town. You'll be able to find different kind of products and very fresh.
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Supermaxi
S/N Yánez PinzónThe best grocery store in town. You'll be able to find different kind of products and very fresh.
Drycleaning
MARTINIZING Puembo
Drycleaning
Farmacias Cruz Azul
Manuel BurbanoPharmacy
Museum
The painter Oswaldo Guayasamín's La Capilla del Hombre ("The Chapel of Man") occupies a site in Bellavista overlooking the city of Quito, Ecuador. The Capilla is a purpose-built art museum dedicated to the peoples of Latin America. Construction of Guayasamín's masterpiece began in 1995 and unfortunately was not completed until 2002, after his death.
Although this chapel contains fewer pieces of Guayasamín's art than the nearby foundation and museum, the building provides an atmosphere specific to his artwork to view his paintings. The Capilla del Hombre exhibits Guayasamín's work as a history of human suffering and violence in Latin America and the world. It includes sculptures and murals and integrates the surroundings into an artistic interpretation of the subject. The building was co-designed by Oswaldo Guayasamín and Handel Guayasamín.
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人類教堂
Lorenzo ChávezThe painter Oswaldo Guayasamín's La Capilla del Hombre ("The Chapel of Man") occupies a site in Bellavista overlooking the city of Quito, Ecuador. The Capilla is a purpose-built art museum dedicated to the peoples of Latin America. Construction of Guayasamín's masterpiece began in 1995 and unfortunately was not completed until 2002, after his death.
Although this chapel contains fewer pieces of Guayasamín's art than the nearby foundation and museum, the building provides an atmosphere specific to his artwork to view his paintings. The Capilla del Hombre exhibits Guayasamín's work as a history of human suffering and violence in Latin America and the world. It includes sculptures and murals and integrates the surroundings into an artistic interpretation of the subject. The building was co-designed by Oswaldo Guayasamín and Handel Guayasamín.