Straddling the Equator and located approximately fifteen miles north of Quito, this monument marks the exact line dividing the northern and southern hemispheres.

Resembling a type of small bread (panecillo), this hill makes an excellent observation point over Quito and features La Virgen del Panecillo, a majestic sculpture that can be seen from any location in the city.

Popular with the locals, particularly twenty somethings, this club features new wave rock groups and dancing.

Located in the heart of the Old City, this busy plaza honors those heroes who started the movement toward independence from Spain.

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

This unique museum combines the science of archaeology, cultural diversity and high technology through innovate slide shows and permanent exhibits including gold artifacts, colonial paintings and sculptures.

This Jesuit church is a masterpiece of baroque and Quiteno-colonial art with lavish golden altars and gilded columns, making it one of the most ornate structures in Ecuador.

This historic district was the first city named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is noted for its narrow streets, Spanish colonial architecture and historic attractions.

The city’s main cathedral contains the tomb of Field Marshal Antonio Jose de Sucre, Quito’s liberator, and The Holy Shroud, a magnificent 18th-century sculpture by Manuel Chili Caspicara.

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

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

Located close to the Equator Monument, this onsite museum features interactive exhibits on how the Incas determined the middle of the earth, plus interesting science experiments such as balancing an egg on a nail and the affects of the Coriolis force on earth.

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

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

This museum houses a rich collection of colonial art.