Guidebook for Quito
Food Scene
A great mix of international and ecuadorian food
Romolo e Remo
34-399 Av. República de El SalvadorThey have the best spaghetti carbonara in Quito
Kriollo por Ikaro
The greatest ecuadorian food you can have in Quito (besides the market)
Somos Ecuador Restaurante
Great ambiance and good ecuadorian food
Omama Cafe
E17-169 Mariano CalvacheA hidden gem for a cozy night with a great view
Alitas Benditas
The best wings you'll have in your life, also available in Cumbayá
Drinks & Nightlife
Places to have drinks and blow off some steam, no clubs listed since they change a lot.
Vértigo Rooftop
N34-349 del SalvadorThe view is just worth it
Cerveceria SABAI
S/NA biergarten filled with friendly people and good beer
Plaza Foch
Mariscal FochThe center of Quito's foreigner borough, and key nightlife spot
Shopping
Get your shopping fix here.
Quicentro Shopping
yGreat mall just walking distance from the apartment
Filled with shops and sights this a THE place for wanderlust in the city
47 locals recommend
Centro Historico Quito
García MorenoFilled with shops and sights this a THE place for wanderlust in the city
Parks & Nature
The unmissable items for us are here!
La Carolina
The water park is an unforgettable little known secret of Quito
Great views, paths and trees. An all around great weekend hike spot.
132 locals recommend
Parque Metropolitano Guangüiltagua
Great views, paths and trees. An all around great weekend hike spot.
Hands down the most amazing and moving places in the city. Fonts forget to visit the carnivorous green house!
43 locals recommend
Quito Botanical Gardens
E6-264 Y Av. de los ShyrisHands down the most amazing and moving places in the city. Fonts forget to visit the carnivorous green house!
Little over an hour away from Quito. Enjoy the natural hot spring town.
52 locals recommend
Termas de Papallacta
Little over an hour away from Quito. Enjoy the natural hot spring town.
Essentials
Get what you need for you long stay here.
Megamaxi
Avenida 6 de DiciembreGet anything you might need in one place
Catu Supermercado
A surprisingly well stock mini super less than block away.
Fybeca El Batán
4102E Av. 6 de Diciembre24/7 drug store with everything you might need in a pinch
Arts & Culture
Art enjoyers and enthusiasts, prepared to be delighted.
Great exhibitions in one of Quito's oldest and most stunning buildings
34 locals recommend
Centro de Arte Contemporaneo
MontevideoGreat exhibitions in one of Quito's oldest and most stunning buildings
Ochoymedio Ecuador
ValladolidOne of Quito's best art house cinemas
A great museum celebrating one of Ecuador's premier artists. Also near, fellow list item OMAMA cafe
150 locals recommend
La Capilla Del Hombre
Lorenzo ChávezA great museum celebrating one of Ecuador's premier artists. Also near, fellow list item OMAMA cafe
Entertainment & Activities
Things to do on you travel to keep you happy.
Supercines
Avenida 6 de Diciembre Movies just a few blocks away
Get the cable car near the summit of Mt. Pichincha and bask in the views or if you have experience book hike to the summit and see the active crater (don't worry it's safe)
TelefériQo Cable Car
Get the cable car near the summit of Mt. Pichincha and bask in the views or if you have experience book hike to the summit and see the active crater (don't worry it's safe)