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Quito, Ecuador

Top things to do in Quito

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Church of La Compañía, Quito
Religious site4.7

Church of La Compañía, Quito

5,076 reviews

A Baroque Jesuit church renowned for its stunning gold-leaf interior, considered one of the most ornate in the Americas.

Quito Botanical Garden

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What is the most visited attraction in Quito?

Church of La Compañía, Quito draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Quito, with 5,076 of them, rated 4.7 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Quito do visitors rate highest?

Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art holds the highest rating in Quito among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.7 out of 5 from 834 reviews. It is less busy than Church of La Compañía, Quito, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Park & nature
4.5

Quito Botanical Garden

4,888 reviews

A showcase of Ecuador's native flora, featuring greenhouses, orchid collections, and Andean highland gardens inside La Carolina Park.

Quito
Landmark4.5

Quito

4,888 reviews

Quito's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring well-preserved colonial architecture and vibrant plazas.

La Carolina Park
Park & nature4.5

La Carolina Park

4,888 reviews

Quito's sprawling urban green space with sports fields, a serene lake, and a botanical garden nestled within.

Quito Metropolitan Cathedral
Religious site4.5

Quito Metropolitan Cathedral

4,888 reviews

The main cathedral of Quito, located on Plaza de la Independencia, blending Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles.

TelefériQo
Outdoor & fun4.4

TelefériQo

4,687 reviews

TelefériQo is a cable car ascending Pichincha volcano, offering panoramic views of Quito and the Andes.

Basílica del Voto Nacional
Religious site4.6

Basílica del Voto Nacional

3,971 reviews

Basílica del Voto Nacional is a massive neo-Gothic basilica in Quito, known for its gargoyles of native animals.

Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, Quito
Religious site4.6

Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, Quito

1,729 reviews

A sprawling 16th-century Franciscan complex featuring a grand basilica, convent, and museum in Quito's historic core.

El Panecillo
Sight4.3

El Panecillo

1,644 reviews

A historic hill in Quito with panoramic views of the city and the iconic Virgin statue.

Virgin of El Panecillo
Landmark4.3

Virgin of El Panecillo

1,644 reviews

A towering aluminum statue of the Virgin Mary on El Panecillo hill, offering sweeping city views.

La Capilla del Hombre
Museum4.3

La Capilla del Hombre

903 reviews

A museum and cultural center honoring Oswaldo Guayasamín's powerful paintings and murals exploring human struggle and identity.

Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
Museum4.7

Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art

834 reviews

Explore pre-Columbian artifacts in a beautifully restored colonial house in Quito's historic center.

Plaza de San Francisco, Quito
Landmark4.3

Plaza de San Francisco, Quito

774 reviews

A historic square in Quito's old town, dominated by the San Francisco church and bustling with local life.

National Museum of Ecuador
Museum4.3

National Museum of Ecuador

343 reviews

A comprehensive museum showcasing Ecuador's pre-Columbian artifacts, gold, and art through the ages.

Centro Cultural Metropolitano
Museum4.3

Centro Cultural Metropolitano

114 reviews

A vibrant cultural hub in Quito's old town, hosting art exhibitions, theater, and live music.