Things to do in Pichincha

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Night Tour in Quito with free time at La Ronda Street

Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town

P936
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

P936
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Otavalo Shopping

Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour

P4,626
per adult
Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour
Quito Old Town Free Walking tour Cacao taste included Small group

Quito Old Town tip based private walking tour English Cacao Taste

P313
per traveler
Quito Old Town tip based private walking tour English Cacao Taste
Half-Day Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

P2,501
per adult
Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito
Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping

Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping

P2,493
per adult
Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping
Quito Inca: Discovering the hidden indigenous city

Quito: Indigenous Perspectives on The Historic Center

P1,804
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Quito: Indigenous Perspectives on The Historic Center
Mindo Ziplines Tour, offers a 10-wire tour through the cloud forest where you can enjoy adventure, nature, adrenaline.

Mindo Ziplines Tours / Canopy Tour / Zip Line

P1,280
per adult
Mindo Ziplines Tours / Canopy Tour / Zip Line
Quito: Middle of the World and Volcano Tour

Quito: Middle of the World and Volcano Tour

P2,491
per adult
Quito: Middle of the World and Volcano Tour
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A monument with a spherical top, surrounded by a circular garden with a star-shaped design, and a mountainous backdrop.

Monument to the Equator

9.2/10 (800 reviews)
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum.
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Where to stay in Pichincha

Find the best Pichincha areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic square with a prominent church tower, stone buildings, and a pedestrian walkway.

Quito Historic Center

Churches, museums, and shopping are just a few things travelers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.

A cityscape with a large park in the center, surrounded by buildings and roads.

La Carolina

Consider a visit to Botanical Garden of Quito and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in La Carolina. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Carolina Station or Iñaquito Station.

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Centro Histórico

While you're in Centro Histórico, take in top sights like Calle La Ronda and jump on the metro at San Francisco Station to see more of the city.

An aerial view of a large oval-shaped park with a running track, a red sports field, and a river running through the middle.

Batán Grande

While you're in Batán Grande, take in top sights like Botanical Garden of Quito and jump on the metro at Carolina Station to see more of the city.

A colorful building with vibrant murals and a sign reading "La Carniceria".

La Mariscal

La Mariscal is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Foch Square and La Mariscal Craft Market while you're in town.

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Otavalo

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Mindo

A mountain with a town at its base.

Machachi

A hilly landscape with green fields and a mountain in the background.

Cayambe

A serene lake surrounded by mountains, with a clear reflection of the sky and vegetation.

Papallacta

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Mulaló

A courtyard with a fountain, tiled roof, and potted plants.

San Pablo del Lago

A lake with a city in the background, a cloudy sky, and a sunset.

Cumbayá