Mitre (Av. Abraham Lincoln esq. Calle Gustavo Mejia Ricart) – a more sophisticated newer generation restaurant located within the Naco commercial district in the western part of the capital. This restaurant appeals to college students and local yuppies. Dining options include Carpaccio of Carite (a Caribbean whitefish); salmon steak teriyaki; braised Chilean sea bass […]
Don Pepe (Calle Porfirio Herrera 3, near the Centro Comercial Acropolis) – For those wanting to sample colonial Spanish cuisine, there’s Don Pepe (Calle Porfirio Herrera 3, near the Centro Comercial Acropolis). Typical Spanish dishes served there include zarzuela de mariscos (shellfish stew), different types of paella, and Caldo Gallego, a Galician broth with […]
Vesuvio Malecón (Av. George Washington No. 521) – The Malecón, which constantly reminds visitors of the country’s presence in the Caribbean, compels at least some to choose seafood upon arrival in the capital. An ideal seafood restaurant is the Vesuvio Malecón (Av. George Washington No. 521), which was launched in 1954 by the Italian […]
Tren Crucero – this train service is a unique way to see the Ecuadorean countryside, as well as going to other parts of this small but geographically challenging nation. From the Chimbacalle station, south of Quito, you can pick the tour you want to take, between Quito, Latacunga, Machachi, and Boliche, with prices that range […]
Teatro Sucre (Calle Manabí N8-131, entre Guayaquil y Juan José Flores, Quito) — this is the first theater of Quito, and one of the most renowned in all of Ecuador. Built in the late nineteenth century, between 1879 and 1887, the name was meant to honor the Mariscal de Ayachucho, Antonio Jose de Sucre. Serving […]
Galapagos Islands – considered a province of Ecuador, these islands (located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador) are one of the most-visited sites in Ecuador due to its ecological wonders. These islands, born from volcanoes erupting violently out of the sea, has animal and plant life that is unique from much of the world […]
Cotopaxi (near Quito) – located just 50 km. south of Quito, this is the second-highest mountain peak in Ecuador, which happens to be an active snow-capped volcano. There is a national park surrounding this volcano, with Cotopaxi being part of a chain of volcanoes known as the “Paficic Ring of Fire”. A number of expedition […]
Tena (Napo province) – located 2 ½ hours via car southeast of Quito, eco-tourists interested in exploring Ecuador’s Amazonian regions often launch their expeditions from here. Tena has reached near legendary status with whitewater enthusiasts and boasts the best rafting and kayaking in Ecuador and, some say, the world. The jungle rivers on the Amazon […]
Plaza Foch (Plaza Quinde, La Mariscal, Quito) — the heart of Quito’s La Mariscal district is located in the Plaza Quinde and is called the Plaza Foch by locals. You will find it at the intersection of Marshal Foch and Reina Victoria streets. Bars, restaurants and cafes all have a party atmosphere and bring out […]
Palacio Arzobispal (Av. Chile e/Venezuela, Quito) – this was the former seat of Quito’s archbishop. Nowadays, this huge building has restaurants, shops and cafes (which can be found around a fountain courtyard).