Things to do in Pichincha

Activities, attractions and tours

Two ornate Gothic towers with large clocks, set against a backdrop of a city and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A grand cathedral with two bell towers, a large arched entrance, and a crowd of people at the base.
A brightly lit, intricately decorated building with multiple arches and columns.
A cathedral with two tall spires and a clock tower, set against a cityscape with a clear sky.
A brightly lit cathedral with two towers, a large central arch, and a cross on top.

Things to do

Night Tour in Quito with free time at La Ronda Street

Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town

P954
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

P954
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
Mindo Day Tour - Birds, Waterfalls, Chocolate Tasting

Mindo Cloud Forest - Nature & Birds - Personalized Day Trip

P7,952
per traveler
84% of travellers recommend
Mindo Cloud Forest - Nature & Birds - Personalized Day Trip
Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour

Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour

P4,707
per adult
Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour
Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste

Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste

P318
per traveler
Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste
Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

P2,545
per adult
Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito
Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping

Quito Old Town: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping

P2,541
per adult
Quito Old Town: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping
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

P1,305
per adult
Mindo Ziplines Tours / Canopy Tour / Zip Line
Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste

Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste

P318
per traveler
Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste
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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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Find the best Pichincha areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A grand cathedral with two bell towers, a large arched entrance, and a crowd of people at the base.

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 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.

A mural on a building with the text 'Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal' and a date 'Desde 1999'.

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.

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 display of colorful, intricately embroidered textiles.

Otavalo

A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.

Mindo

A sunset over mountains with a dramatic cloud formation.

Machachi

A snow-capped mountain with a clear night sky.

Cayambe

A hot spring area with a pool, surrounded by rocks and plants, and a mountain in the background.

Papallacta

A snow-capped mountain with a prominent peak and a cloud of dust or smoke rising from its base.

Mulaló

A lake surrounded by mountains, a town in the foreground, and a partly cloudy sky.

San Pablo del Lago

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

Cumbayá