14 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Quito - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Quito

Intiñan Solar Museum

Home of the "true" equator.

Teleférico Quito

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

Garcia Moreno Prison Museum

An abandoned Ecuadorian prison that once held ex-presidents and notorious con artists is frozen in time as a museum.

Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

La Plaza Grande

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

Basílica del Voto Nacional

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

La Virgen de Quito

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

Virgen de El Panecillo

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

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Unique
Food & Drink
in Quito

Canelazo

A sweet, warm cocktail to chase away the chill of Andean nights.

Fanesca

A luxurious soup that Ecuador serves up only during Holy Week.

Guatita

The Ecuadorian cure for a hangover is beef tripe stew.

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