Hopefully I'm reviewing the Basilica del Voto Nacional here. The name doesn't match the church picture. The Basilica is PHENOMENAL. The interior is gorgeous, and you can go up inside the bell tower for some incredible views as well. To see the interior of the basilica is $1pp and to enter the towers is $2pp. Completely worth it in my... More

This striking gothic cathedral seems out of place in colonial Quito, but it's still very beautiful with animals instead of gargoyles and stained glass windows. It's sort of incomplete. They've been working on it for years but there are still doors and windows missing. You can pay $2 to go up in the front towers, and back tower - this... More

Situated on a beautiful square, the Cathedral is truly a magnificent religious structure. Besides being grand in design, it is unique in that on its exterior buttresses instead of the usual gargoyles they have used all the animals from their own Galapagos Islands, giant tortoises, Iguanas, Sea Turtles, Sharks, Sea Lions, Panthers, caymans .... they are all there. Inside is... More

My 17 year old grandson and I spent over an hour prowling around this elaborate sanctuary and its ancillary rooms. The ornate main sanctuary and side chapels as well as exhibits on vestments, sacrament accoutrements, and illuminated texts all are available to explore at your leisure. It is really a fascinating place. More