Great place to visit on a clear day. Views for miles! There are jewelry vendors up top that will custom make a ring for $5. It’s also beautiful at night but you have to be cautious because of potential dangers from opportunistic people.

from the city of quito you can have a nice view of El Panecillo. it was very calm and quiet around there

Good place and view and many options for food and drinks in the area, but it can take a while to find a taxi unless you call one via phone or app.

We also enjoyed a lunch at the Pims restaurant at the base of El Panecillo with a beautiful view of Quito.

To get there from the old town take Garcia Moreno street also called " calle de las siete cruces " till the end towards the hill, at the end we see many stairs, go always through the stairs even if the people say to take...More

Take a cab or Uber up there! Remember on the top is low cellphone coverage! The view at night is amazing! Go up to the monument, it’s a well spend dollar.

Definitely worth it. But this is a warning to anyone like me who reads all the reviews and still goes the cheap/local way..... Don’t try the hike up the stairs unless there’s at least 3 or 4 of you, its not worth it. I did...More