Quito’s Historic Center

Quito’s Historic Center

Best parts of the historic center

• Ecuador has in its historic center one of the most important places of the country and the South American continent from the point of view of culture.

• There are a lot of restaurants that people recommend you to visit that could show you the real gastronomy of Ecuador and where you could try new flavors and experiences

ACTIVITIES YOU MUST TRY

Activities you can do

Walking through the historic center of Quito is one of the best activities to develop during your Vacations in Ecuador.

There are diferrent night tours in the historic center. One of them is called the Qutio Bus which is a bus tour. It cost aproximately 12 american dolars by adult and 6 dolars for kids.

GASTRONOMY

Gastronomy

Gourmet

➢ Q RESTAURANT-BAR-LOUNGE . This restaurant offers a menu which specializes in Latin fusion flavors. In addition to its food, the Q offers music including rock, electronica and deep house, and around 20 varieties of martinis that allow you to enjoy some quality time in one of the restaurants with the most provocative of Quito environment.

➢ El Escondite de Cantuña In our prestigious restaurant we offer one of the best views of the city of Quito, accompanied by delicious a la carte dishes that will delight your palate. We have a great atmosphere with live music that will make your visit unforgettable, for sure want to go back!

➢ Hasta la vuelta señor at the heart of the historic center of Quito was born a place inspired by the rescue of the roots and traditions in Quito exquisite morsels of yesteryear, with the mysterious charm of the legends. The menu offers the best of Ecuadorian cuisine in a cozy and relaxed atmosphere.

Typical food

There are a lot of typical that you can find every where in the streets, or easy places that you definitely are going to enjoy like:

➔ Guinea pig, "cuy", is a famous and traditional dish in the highlands

➔ Locro is a filling potato and cheese soup.

➔ Ceviche, raw seafood (or boiled, in the case of prawns)

IMPRESSIVE CHURCHES

“La Basilica”With almost 100 meters high, is one of the most impressive churches in the country, especially for its viewpoint and cafe on the top floor, allowing a panoramic and breathtaking view of Quito.

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San Francisco, the most imposing architectural monument Quito. Offers visitors toadmire of the temple, chapels and convent.

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