Things to see and do Quito

This beautiful house at the yellow facade, where Danced Bolívar, deserves a visit for its architecture more than for its collections.

Located on a hill facing Jewel volcano and the basilica del Voto Nacional, the park offers a magnificent view of the city and the valley. A green lung that this recovered space for planting trees, hiking trails and bike paths, where it air into family. At the entrance to the park, the Centro Cultural Itchimbia, a crystal, glass and steel house, hosts cultural exhibitions and events. A good example of a green space project designed to counterbalance rapid urban development.

This foundation of the Jatún Sacha Foundation (see «Tena») is located near the airport. There are species of Ecuadorian flora listed and classified. Only for specialists.

Quito, the capital of Pichincha province, is a tourist destination rich in history and culture. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities and sights, such as the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its colonial churches and picturesque cobbled streets. Art lovers can visit the city's many museums, which house collections of pre-Columbian, colonial and contemporary art. Quito also offers a lively nightlife, with numerous bars, restaurants and clubs where visitors can enjoy music and dancing. For those wishing to find out more about the local culture, Quito's tourist office offers useful information and advice for planning your stay.

Born from a private enterprise initiative, they offer several addresses.

The staff were friendly and helpful. Agencies are open Monday to Friday from a. M. to p. m.

The Pichincha, commonly called Guagua (child in Quichua) Pichincha by the Quiteños, dominates the capital from its 4,776 m altitude and is part of the daily life of the inhabitants. It is still in operation, unlike its big brother, the Rucu Pichincha, located a little further south and rising to 4,696 m. It is older but slightly lower. Pinchincha is easy to discover, as a cable car links Quito to its eastern face at an altitude of 3,945 m. Its last major eruption was in 1999. Quito was covered in ash.