Guidebook for Quito
Food Scene
best ceviche in Quito. Not a fancy place at all, more of a low key and traditional ecuadorian sort of place. Try the Jipijapa or traditional ceviche, or the house special: Viagra
El gato portovejense
best ceviche in Quito. Not a fancy place at all, more of a low key and traditional ecuadorian sort of place. Try the Jipijapa or traditional ceviche, or the house special: Viagra
feel like having sushi? they do some of the best and it is not too far away from the place
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Noe Sushi Bar
N24-827 Av. Isabel la Católicafeel like having sushi? they do some of the best and it is not too far away from the place
great italian style pizza, thin crust medium sized pies. Cheap yet good gourmet quality food. They deliver and are extra quick (think 15 - 20 minutes)
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Al Forno
E9-35 Bélgicagreat italian style pizza, thin crust medium sized pies. Cheap yet good gourmet quality food. They deliver and are extra quick (think 15 - 20 minutes)
good chinese food, not the traditional cheap chinese takeout, more of an upscale restaurant vibe yet not too expensive. They are on the same block, which is great for pickup or delivery.
Pekin
300 Whympergood chinese food, not the traditional cheap chinese takeout, more of an upscale restaurant vibe yet not too expensive. They are on the same block, which is great for pickup or delivery.
Try Café Mosaico at Itchimbia for a great view (have a cup of tea or coffee, but avoid their food, it’s not that great ;)
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Cafe Mosaico
N8-95 Manuel SamaniegoTry Café Mosaico at Itchimbia for a great view (have a cup of tea or coffee, but avoid their food, it’s not that great ;)
Arts & Culture
bar/restaurant that has great food and usually have good concerts from local bands.
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El Pobre Diablo
N24-274 y Galavisbar/restaurant that has great food and usually have good concerts from local bands.
La Ronda street is a beautiful renovated street at old town. Old style cafes, restaurants and gift shops reminiscent of Quito’s past.
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Rincón La Ronda
Avenida 6 de DiciembreLa Ronda street is a beautiful renovated street at old town. Old style cafes, restaurants and gift shops reminiscent of Quito’s past.
these guys have some great guided tours of the churches and old town, they have one in english too
Fundación Quito Eterno
& Fernández Madridthese guys have some great guided tours of the churches and old town, they have one in english too
Drinks & Nightlife
great brewery and bar located at the old part of town. They also have some food and pizza
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Bandido Brewing
Jose J.Olmedogreat brewery and bar located at the old part of town. They also have some food and pizza
Sightseeing
visiting Quito won’t be complete without walking around the small streets of old town
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visiting Quito won’t be complete without walking around the small streets of old town
Teleférico is a great option to have the best view of the city.
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Teleferico De Quito station
Teleférico is a great option to have the best view of the city.
If you don’t feel like going all the way to the mountain you can go to Itchimbia and check it out for free from over there.
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Centro Cultural Itchimbia
Jose Maria AguirreIf you don’t feel like going all the way to the mountain you can go to Itchimbia and check it out for free from over there.
Everything Else
Quito is surrounded by beautiful valleys, on the north-east you can find Tumbaco and Cumbayá, beautiful small towns with a warmer and sunnier weather. You can get there with the Ecovia system.
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Cumbayá
Quito is surrounded by beautiful valleys, on the north-east you can find Tumbaco and Cumbayá, beautiful small towns with a warmer and sunnier weather. You can get there with the Ecovia system.
to the south-east you can find the other big valley: San Rafael or also known as Valle de Los Chillos. At the Sangolquí area you can find our personal favorite dish: Hornado
San Rafael
to the south-east you can find the other big valley: San Rafael or also known as Valle de Los Chillos. At the Sangolquí area you can find our personal favorite dish: Hornado