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

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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

P912

per adult

Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

P912

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

P1,247

per adult

Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour

P4,498

per adult

Experiential Walking tour in Quito's Old Town

P2,431

per adult

Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping

P2,429

per adult

Quito Inca: Discovering the hidden indigenous city

Quito's Cultural Tour & Indigenous Perspectives of Old Town

P1,633

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Quito Bites and Bricks with a Local Chef

P5,471

per adult

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Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

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Experiential Walking tour in Quito's Old Town

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Quito: Street Food Essentials

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Route to Cotopaxi: Snow, Adventure, Altitude & Páramo Picnic

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From Quito: Full-Day Papallacta Tour

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Foch Square

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Join Quito’s pulsating nightlife, attend free concerts and shop at an artisanal craft fair at this square in the heart of Quito’s Mariscal district.

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Where to stay in Pichincha

Find the best Pichincha areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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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.

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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.