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Gift & Specialty Shops in Quito

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Gift & Specialty Shops in Quito

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  • pfefmeister
    San Francisco, CA4,393 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We thought this to be the best store to shop for Ecuador handicrafts. They have a large selection with not too expensive prices. I ended up getting my Panama hat here, good quality for $80, after comparing at other stores. My wife also filled out her suitcase with more souvenirs. Maybe 4 blocks from Plaza Foch down Moreno towards Old Town.
    Written February 5, 2020
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  • 4grlsmom
    Pewaukee, WI324 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This compact market has hundreds of small craft stalls arranged in rows, with fair prices which are negotiable, as always. Souvenirs and artisanal crafts include shirts, blankets, scarves, jewelry, dolls, soccer jerseys, hats and all the usual things you see, but this is a really convenient set-up. For example, a Panama hat was offered at $10 and quickly dropped to $8 (these same hats were going for $100 in Puerto Rico!) A colorful table runner was $5. There was always security present, and the market is open-air but covered, so it's fine in the rain. Sales were in cash. We walked from our hotel in the New Town on one visit, but the streets, while safe, weren't all that busy, a cab might be wiser. Definitely worth the trip, better than what we found at vendors in the Old Town, and other areas frequented by tourists. This market is also included as a stop on the Quito hop on hop off bus tour.
    Written March 27, 2024
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  • Ravi P
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great service and experience. Lots of chocolates to try. Adriana was a great host. Definitely check out. Enjoy it all!!
    Written January 12, 2025
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  • G C
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pimkay is a relatively small but adorable space with beautiful, high-quality products. Staff are kind, welcoming, and helpful, too.
    Written April 28, 2024
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  • Kathy S
    18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We loved this chocolate tasting right in the middle of Quito! We sat at a table with chocolate to drink, and learned about what makes Yumbos so special. We tasted so many flavors of chocolate, each with an introduction. This was educational
    and fun! We throughly enjoyed this tasting and then got to shop for our favorites! I sure wish I had brought back more!
    Written November 6, 2024
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  • Adrienne M
    13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Olga Fishe Folklore store is an expertly curated shop with the best artesan good from all over Ecuador. It's fun to have a look around!
    Written October 16, 2024
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  • Hana M
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not only is the collection of art awesome, but the service is phenomenal. Alvaro, the owner, went above and beyond in helping us.

    We had stopped in the shop while we were in Quito and fell in love with Eduardo Vega's work. We had 2 weeks of travel ahead of us so Alvaro allowed me to hold my pieces in the shop after I'd bought them- I returned to pick them up on my way out of the country. He also offered international shipping to my friend, and sent out the art the next day.

    All the ceramic pieces were packed so well that they made it back to the US and Canada in perfect condition.

    Very happy we had a chance to visit this gallery. My new vases are so beautiful and serve as a perfect reminder of my awesome trip :)

    Support local artists and support this great shop!

    Thanks again, Alvaro !
    Written December 21, 2016
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  • Elizabeth F
    Kansas City, MO70 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Friendly and knowledgeable service with no pressure to buy. A wide variety of high quality handmade items. The wool clothing was especially nice.

    The cafe next door was very good. And the bakery directly across the square offered delicious pastries with upstairs seating looking out at the church.
    Written May 29, 2023
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  • Matt D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gorgeous gallery with incredible pieces. They could not have been more accommodating to our schedule. Can't recommend enough.
    Written July 8, 2024
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  • m s
    40 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to haggle prices and get hounded by vendors wanting your business. Fresh produce and meats. As soon as we parked we were warned about people stealing vehicle emblems off cars. Did not make it enticing to enter.
    Written August 19, 2023
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  • KD29054
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Learn how the cacao bean in Ecuador is harvested and made into the highest quality chocolate- and get to taste samples of all the varieties along the way! This is a small family owned shop but the "tour" is very comprehensive and interesting. And there are lots of samples! Location is about a block or two from the basilica- make it a stop on the way in or out- it's really interesting.
    Written May 3, 2024
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  • Raj S
    San Francisco, CA36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing hat shop with a great selection
    Helpful and courteous staff who are 4th generation hat makers. Unlike many of the other places they actually make their own hats
    Written November 9, 2024
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  • Sebastián
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Today I found this really nice English Bookshop and as an Ecuadorian guy this place is a gold mine because I found a lot books in English to help me with my studies the owner I can't remember his name but is an English man but he helped me so much in choosing the right books for me anyway I mention this place because it was a good place to find good and cheap books in English.
    Written February 1, 2022
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