What to do in Pichincha
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Most fun & popular experiences in Pichincha
Tours & day trips
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Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities
Adventure & outdoor
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4-day Amazon Jungle experience and the adventure City of Baños
Spa & wellness
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From Quito: Waterfalls of Baños de Agua Santa Guided Tour
Food, drink & nightlife
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Mindo Cloud Forest Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds & Nature
Wildlife & nature
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Cotopaxi Hike & Horse
Discover the most popular places to visit in Pichincha
Monument to the Equator
Straddle the earth’s equator and then take a trip to the site’s planetarium and museum.
Mindo Cloud Forest
Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Mindo Cloud Forest, a popular green space in Mindo. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.
Foch Square
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.
Basilica of the National Vow
Admire the Ecuadorian gargoyles and neo-Gothic architecture at this immense church before taking in the panoramic views from its towers.
La Mariscal Craft Market
From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
See acclaimed spiritual works of art and a blend of architectural designs as you learn about the intriguing past of one of the continent’s oldest churches.
Cotopaxi Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cotopaxi Mountain during your travels in Machachi. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and sunrises.
TelefériQo
Travel through the clouds to the slopes of an active volcano to enjoy spectacular views of Quito’s city center, the surrounding countryside and Andes mountain range.
Independence Square
The site where the Old Town first sprung up in Quito is home to an inspiring 16th-century cathedral and rows of majestic colonial structures.
Explore areas of Pichincha
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Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums and shopping are some highlights of Quito Historic Center. Make a stop by Independence Square or Catedral Metropolitana de Quito while you're exploring.
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La Carolina
Visitors often come to La Carolina for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parque La Carolina and El Jardin Mall. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Iñaquito Station.
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Centro Histórico
While visiting Centro Histórico, you might make a stop by sights like Calle La Ronda and Santo Domingo Church.
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La Mariscal
La Mariscal is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Foch Square and La Mariscal Craft Market while in the area.
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La Floresta
La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trude Sojka Cultural House and Weilbauer Museum.
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Bellavista
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Bellavista. You might want to make time for a stop at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium or Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park.