10 TOP Things to Do in Pichincha (2026 Activity Guide)

A street lined with colorful buildings, a bicycle lane, and a sidewalk.

A hummingbird in flight with a blurred green background.

A colorful glass structure with a yellow base and a transparent roof, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

A mountainous landscape with lush green hills and a valley with scattered houses.

A modern building with a wooden facade, a public square with a fountain, and surrounding shops and restaurants.

Things to do

Night Tour in Quito with free time at La Ronda Street

Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town

P923

per adult

Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

P923

per adult

84% of travellers recommend

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

P1,263

per adult

Quito Old Town Free Walking tour Cacao taste included Small group

Quito Old Town English Free Walking tour Cacao taste Small group

P308

per adult

Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour

P4,553

per adult

Experiential Walking tour in Quito's Old Town

P2,461

per adult

Half-Day Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

P2,461

per adult

Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping

P2,458

per adult

3 Hours Local Food Tour in Quito

P2,584

per adult

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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 Carondelet Palace and Independence Square 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 El Jardin Mall 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.