This beautiful building is located along the north side of the Plaza de Independencia.

Located in Quito’s historical neighborhood, this small and cozy church was built during the 16th century by the priests of La Merced.

Established in 1536 by Franciscan monks, this magnificent architectural masterpiece features a museum in its convent with art from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

This church is famous for its magnificent religious sculpture and the image of the Virgin, which was a gift from Charles V of Spain.

Located on top of the Cerro El Panecillo, this imposing sculpture can be seen from any location in downtown Quito.

This museum features exhibits related to the Ecuadorian contemporary artist Oswaldo Guayasamín including posters, signed prints and colonial religious art.

This magnificent government building, located on scenic Plaza de Independencia, is guarded by two officers in traditional 19th-century costume.

Located around the corner of Plaza Independencia, this magnificent building was originally built as the Cathedral’s chapel and is considered one of the most beautiful churches in Quito.

This busy square in Old Town is dominated by the Iglesia de Santo Domingo and the church museum.

This military museum, housing murals and sculptures, is located on the site of the 1822 Battle of Pichincha, in which South American rebels were victorious over Spanish royalists.

This historic village is one of the oldest towns in Ecuador.

Housed in a restored 17th-century colonial mansion, this museum features a permanent exhibit of Spanish colonial furniture and a vast collection of sculptures and paintings from the School of Quito.

This imposing cathedral features two large paintings of St. Augustine by Miguel de Santiago, a picturesque fountain reminiscent of the colonial era and the Convento de San Agustin, which also contains additional paintings representing the life of Saint Augustine.

This impressive museum houses paintings by Victor Mideros and fine displays of French porcelain, silver dinnerware and colonial art.

This popular recreational area offers a game park, volleyball court, slides and jungle gyms for children and a weekend market for various types of handicrafts from the Ecuadorian mountains.