Guidebook for Quito
Food Scene
There are many restaurants near the house or worth visiting for a quick snack. I'll update to those I personally have been to, that I consider worth visiting.
Good burgers, free soda and fry refills.
This burger joint is similar to "Five Guys" in the sense that you build your own burger for a fixed price.
The nearest location can be reached on foot if you like the exercise.
Top Ten
Avenida Isabel la CatólicaGood burgers, free soda and fry refills.
This burger joint is similar to "Five Guys" in the sense that you build your own burger for a fixed price.
The nearest location can be reached on foot if you like the exercise.
Entertainment & Activities
Some places to hang out near the house and maybe some not so close that I consider safe and worth visiting for friends or solo entertainment.
This location has a Cinemark Movie theater and several restaurants and small shops for various budgets are available here.
Also available a pharmacy and ATM machines.
You can reach it on foot, but at night is best to grab a cab.
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Plaza Las Americas
170508 Av. de la RepúblicaThis location has a Cinemark Movie theater and several restaurants and small shops for various budgets are available here.
Also available a pharmacy and ATM machines.
You can reach it on foot, but at night is best to grab a cab.
Essentials
This mall and those around it have just about everything you need, from a grocery store, to pet stores. A Multicines theaters is also available in premises, as well as several restaurants and everyday shops, pharmacy and ATMs.
This mall is on two major roads for the city, making it easy to travel to and from when shopping, before heading home.
the Carolina Park surrounds it to the East and South sides for fun and relaxation.
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Centro Comercial Inaquito
Avenida Naciones UnidasThis mall and those around it have just about everything you need, from a grocery store, to pet stores. A Multicines theaters is also available in premises, as well as several restaurants and everyday shops, pharmacy and ATMs.
This mall is on two major roads for the city, making it easy to travel to and from when shopping, before heading home.
the Carolina Park surrounds it to the East and South sides for fun and relaxation.
This location can best be reached by car, but you can also walk or grab a bus to it.
At this place you have a Supermaxi food store, several clothing and electronics stores, among other shops typical to a mall.
There are also banks, hardware stores and other shops in the area, as well as the food court with a great view of the city.
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Торговый центр Эль-Боске
El BosqueThis location can best be reached by car, but you can also walk or grab a bus to it.
At this place you have a Supermaxi food store, several clothing and electronics stores, among other shops typical to a mall.
There are also banks, hardware stores and other shops in the area, as well as the food court with a great view of the city.
Arts & Culture
This is the colonial Quito. Most tours will include a visit to this area. During the day and night the place is amazing to visit. While it is relatively safe, it is recommended to visit with a group or licensed guide.
Two of the easiest methods to get here is by bus near the Plaza de las Americas or over at the Occidental Highway. You can also reach there over the parallel main roads or call a cab for a quick ride.
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Centro Histórico
This is the colonial Quito. Most tours will include a visit to this area. During the day and night the place is amazing to visit. While it is relatively safe, it is recommended to visit with a group or licensed guide.
Two of the easiest methods to get here is by bus near the Plaza de las Americas or over at the Occidental Highway. You can also reach there over the parallel main roads or call a cab for a quick ride.
The middle of the world is one of the most visited monuments by tourists in Ecuador. It is always included in tour packages, but is also available for easy reach by independent travelers.
This great and iconic location of Quito can be reached by taking a bus just a few blocks away from the house (to and from). You can leave in the morning, enjoy your full day and be back in the afternoon to visit downtown or simply relax.
You know you are there once you see the monument, so no need to worry about getting lost.
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Середина мира
SN Av. Manuel Córdova GalarzaThe middle of the world is one of the most visited monuments by tourists in Ecuador. It is always included in tour packages, but is also available for easy reach by independent travelers.
This great and iconic location of Quito can be reached by taking a bus just a few blocks away from the house (to and from). You can leave in the morning, enjoy your full day and be back in the afternoon to visit downtown or simply relax.
You know you are there once you see the monument, so no need to worry about getting lost.
Sightseeing
The Virgin of el Panecillo is an iconic tourist location. There is quite some history behind it, but most importantly, the view day or night is amazing from this spot.
You can reach by bus or cab, but it's recommended you do it with a tour to make the most of your time in Historic Colonial Quito.
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Panecillo
The Virgin of el Panecillo is an iconic tourist location. There is quite some history behind it, but most importantly, the view day or night is amazing from this spot.
You can reach by bus or cab, but it's recommended you do it with a tour to make the most of your time in Historic Colonial Quito.
Parks & Nature
This is the main park in the neighborhood.
We have a synthetic grass soccer field, children playground, nature walk and other activities. The neighborhood police box is also at this park for control and safety day and night.
Granda Centeno Park
834 Av. Antonio Granda CentenoThis is the main park in the neighborhood.
We have a synthetic grass soccer field, children playground, nature walk and other activities. The neighborhood police box is also at this park for control and safety day and night.
one of the largest and most popular parks in the city. Has several activities for couples, families and groups of friends. Boat paddling lagoon, bike and skateboard park, bmx track, running track, tennis courts, and so much more. Some live events happen in the area from time to time.
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La Carolina
one of the largest and most popular parks in the city. Has several activities for couples, families and groups of friends. Boat paddling lagoon, bike and skateboard park, bmx track, running track, tennis courts, and so much more. Some live events happen in the area from time to time.
previously the Mariscal Sucre International Airport, it was reconditioned as a park where concerts take place from time to time. Has a large area for sports and family activities.
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Парк Бисентенарио
Avenida Río Amazonaspreviously the Mariscal Sucre International Airport, it was reconditioned as a park where concerts take place from time to time. Has a large area for sports and family activities.
a hiking and family park. If you enjoy of mountain biking or trail walks/hikes, this is the park you will want to visit. There are several attractions for children at the main parking lot area.
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Parque Metropolitano de Quito
Guanguiltaguaa hiking and family park. If you enjoy of mountain biking or trail walks/hikes, this is the park you will want to visit. There are several attractions for children at the main parking lot area.
while a park, there are some art and cultura events happning at the crystal palace located at the heart of this park.
The ECU911 HQ is located here which may cause some interference with your drone and mobile devices, but the views and activities more than make up for that.
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Культурный центр Итчимбия
Jose Maria Aguirrewhile a park, there are some art and cultura events happning at the crystal palace located at the heart of this park.
The ECU911 HQ is located here which may cause some interference with your drone and mobile devices, but the views and activities more than make up for that.