Quito Old Town is the best Spanish Old Town in the Americas! It has overwhelming architecture, its churches are amazing. It has a natural outlook (El Panecillo hill) from where you can observe the city and its majestic Andes! Every time I go to Quito I continue to fall in love with this unique city surrounded by green beautiful mountains and snow capped peaks!

We really enjoyed our stay in Quito. The Old City is fascinating and there are so many good restaurants. We had a private guide and recommend doing a guided tour. The churches are spectacular and and not to be missed. Spend time ambling the streets to get a good feel for the City.

Sitting in the square by the San Francisco Church was a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Lots of street food on offer , the devil preaching ! Wedding parties and children having a great time. People watching with a coffee and there was a fantastic atmosphere

It's just nice to walk around here... You just have to be careful, but there's no reason to feel unsafe. There is a lot to look at if you just walk around quietly. Lots of beautiful buildings, cafes and restaurants. Some of the restaurants have a roof terrace, with an absolutely fantastic view of Quito. Remember good shoes, a hat and sunscreen! We had our own guide, from the Andean travel company. Which is highly recommended.

The center is beautiful with many historic buildings and charming hidden patios. During the day the streets are bustling with people and the center is a giant market where you can find everything. After 6pm the center becomes empty, it is not dangerous but without the hustle and bustle it loses much of its charm.

Dedicate some time to this visit, better with an expert guide, so as not to miss the details of this beautiful historic center. Founded on Inca ruins, among colonial buildings and well-maintained squares, we were amazed at how clean and well-kept it was, the small balconies full of pots of geraniums were beautiful, but be careful of pickpockets and use caution in the evening. The interior of the churches is sumptuous, such as the Jesuit church of the Society of Jesus of Quito (Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús) decorated with gold leaf ornaments, magnificent gilded ceilings, beautiful paintings and the gold-plated main altar. It took 160 years to complete Ecuador's most decorated church. The Church of San Francesco with its beautiful square and the convent are also worth visiting, as is the cathedral which overlooks the beautiful Plaza de la Independencia or the Gothic basilica, without forgetting the museums and excellent restaurants.

A world heritage site, the Historic Center of Quito preserves the colonial characteristics of the "master plan" of 1700: elongated and low houses, with patios, which extend onto the streets which, although on uneven terrain, reproduce whenever possible, a chessboard. And then the squares, with the central Plaza Major, and the churches and convents often examples of the Baroque school of Quito (Escuela Quitena), which brings together indigenous and European artistic traditions and which is renowned for having provided America's greatest contribution Spanish to universal art. I must admit that such beauty, however, did not move me deeply as it happened in other historic centers.

We spent 5 days mainly walking around the Old Town. The architecture is very interesting and historic. The chuiches magnificent. Great eating places with lots of interesting shops and chocolate tasting etc. Really worth spending time here

Walking through Quito's Old Town is indeed a delightful experience. The cobblestone streets add a historic charm, transporting you back in time. The well-preserved buildings, with their colonial architecture and intricate details, showcase the city's rich history and cultural heritage. Around each corner, you’ll find quaint places to explore and enjoy a taste of their world-famous chocolate paired with delicious pastries. Quito will not only immerse you in visual sights but also in tasteful charm.

Really worth seeing, take a guide and listen about interesting history of Quito and also about nowadays situation, troubles, politics. You can manage almost all the major places in half day / day. Enjoy a cup of cocoa on your way