Guidebook for Quito
Essentials
Large Shopping Mall with a supermarket and many clothing stores.
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Musicalisimo Mall el Jardín
Large Shopping Mall with a supermarket and many clothing stores.
Arts & Culture
Large Multiplex Cinema, just a 20 minute walk along the park or up 6 de Diciembre street.
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Avenue 6 de Diciembre
Avenida 6 de DiciembreLarge Multiplex Cinema, just a 20 minute walk along the park or up 6 de Diciembre street.
Arthouse Cinema, shows Ecuadorian, Latin American and European films, also has a small coffeeshop.
http://www.ochoymedio.net/
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Ochoymedio Ecuador
ValladolidArthouse Cinema, shows Ecuadorian, Latin American and European films, also has a small coffeeshop.
http://www.ochoymedio.net/
The Guayasamín Museum, located in the artist's house, is a posthumous look at Guayasamin's large format work. The artist's workshop remains intact inside the house. http://www.capilladelhombre.com/
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La Capilla Del Hombre
Lorenzo ChávezThe Guayasamín Museum, located in the artist's house, is a posthumous look at Guayasamin's large format work. The artist's workshop remains intact inside the house. http://www.capilladelhombre.com/
This theatre and it's sister sites house a Jazz Festival in February, as well as internationally acclaimed shows and local productions. Check website for listings. http://www.teatrosucre.com/
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Театр Сукре
& ManabiThis theatre and it's sister sites house a Jazz Festival in February, as well as internationally acclaimed shows and local productions. Check website for listings. http://www.teatrosucre.com/
A restored military hospital now houses the Contemporary Art Center. Independent design shop and fairs, as well as art exhibits year round.
http://www.centrodeartecontemporaneo.gob.ec/
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Центр современного искусства
MontevideoA restored military hospital now houses the Contemporary Art Center. Independent design shop and fairs, as well as art exhibits year round.
http://www.centrodeartecontemporaneo.gob.ec/
Food Scene
Great place for breakfast or a quick lunch, we love it and recommend it. European style breakfast.
http://www.jurgencafe.com/
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Jurgen Café
& MoscúGreat place for breakfast or a quick lunch, we love it and recommend it. European style breakfast.
http://www.jurgencafe.com/
Awesome lebanese food, it's our favorite. It's a bit pricey by Ecuadorian standards, but it's a worthwhile splurge.
http://www.restaurantbaalbek.com/es/
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Baalbek
N23-103 Av. 6 de DiciembreAwesome lebanese food, it's our favorite. It's a bit pricey by Ecuadorian standards, but it's a worthwhile splurge.
http://www.restaurantbaalbek.com/es/
Great Italian place with weekday menus (lunch with soup, main course, juice and desert) for less than 10 USD.
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Di Serggio
n37 - 108 Av. República de El SalvadorGreat Italian place with weekday menus (lunch with soup, main course, juice and desert) for less than 10 USD.
Cakes, Chocolate, Coffee and so much more. Gourmet bakery, french style pastries. Also has a selection of gourmet ice cream. Try the Montmartre.
http://www.cyril-boutique.com/
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Cyril Boutique
e10 124 IrlandaCakes, Chocolate, Coffee and so much more. Gourmet bakery, french style pastries. Also has a selection of gourmet ice cream. Try the Montmartre.
http://www.cyril-boutique.com/
A little place with great flavor. Best ceviche in town. If you want to try something different try the ceviche ESTILO JIPIJAPA, with peanut sauce.
Cevicheria Portoviejo
A little place with great flavor. Best ceviche in town. If you want to try something different try the ceviche ESTILO JIPIJAPA, with peanut sauce.
Typical Hornado (if you can't make it down to el Valle de los Chillos for the classic Sangolquí ones) - roast pig, onion sauce, potato patties, mote (white hominy) make one very filling meal.
Hornados Dieguito
MaquiaveloTypical Hornado (if you can't make it down to el Valle de los Chillos for the classic Sangolquí ones) - roast pig, onion sauce, potato patties, mote (white hominy) make one very filling meal.
Great Italian, very good price. There is a location closer to the apartment on República Avenue, but it's smaller. Visit this one for full menu.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294308
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Romolo E Remo "La Floresta"
907 Av. La CoruñaGreat Italian, very good price. There is a location closer to the apartment on República Avenue, but it's smaller. Visit this one for full menu.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g294308
Just a short walk away and you have some of the best mexican food in Quito. A warning: The portions are big!
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Tac & Roll
Avenida República de El SalvadorJust a short walk away and you have some of the best mexican food in Quito. A warning: The portions are big!
A prix-fixe lunch menu on weekdays (soup, salad bar, main course, desert and juice), budget-friendly, although the portions are small, they have both veg and non-veg options. Also a coffeeshop in the afternoons, sometimes has live music at nights.
La Casa Tomada
695 Andrade MarinA prix-fixe lunch menu on weekdays (soup, salad bar, main course, desert and juice), budget-friendly, although the portions are small, they have both veg and non-veg options. Also a coffeeshop in the afternoons, sometimes has live music at nights.
Everything Else
Closest Ecovía Station, just a 3 minute walk from the apartment. The Ecovia will take you to the Historic City Center in 20 minutes or less.
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La Paz station
Closest Ecovía Station, just a 3 minute walk from the apartment. The Ecovia will take you to the Historic City Center in 20 minutes or less.
A large park with bike paths, a skate park, and amusement rides for kids. Great for picnics.
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La Carolina
A large park with bike paths, a skate park, and amusement rides for kids. Great for picnics.
Great park for picnics, nature walks in the woods, or early morning runs in the midst of eucalyptus trees.
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Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua
Great park for picnics, nature walks in the woods, or early morning runs in the midst of eucalyptus trees.
Large mall with supermarket, hardware store and clothing shops.
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Торговый центр Кисентро
yLarge mall with supermarket, hardware store and clothing shops.
Sightseeing
The Iglesia de la Compañia is one of the best kept churches in the historic center, most of the altar is covered in gold and gold leaf. a sight to behold.
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Церковь Иезуитов
N10-43 García MorenoThe Iglesia de la Compañia is one of the best kept churches in the historic center, most of the altar is covered in gold and gold leaf. a sight to behold.
Drinks & Nightlife
Just a short 2 block walk from the apartment, our favourite bar. Try the Padrinos! On any given night you'll find live music or a group of people dancing swing music. They also have prix-fixe menus for lunch. https://www.facebook.com/laestacionquito/?ref=ts&fref=ts
La Estacion
381 Andrade MarinJust a short 2 block walk from the apartment, our favourite bar. Try the Padrinos! On any given night you'll find live music or a group of people dancing swing music. They also have prix-fixe menus for lunch. https://www.facebook.com/laestacionquito/?ref=ts&fref=ts
La Roots
Antonio NavarroBottled Craft Beers and great fries. Opens for lunch, has wraps and burgers.