Quito old town: This historic district was the first city named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is noted for its narrow streets, Spanish colonial architecture and historic attractions.
San Francisco Church, Quito
Iglesia de La Compania de Jesus: This Jesuit church is a masterpiece of baroque and Quiteno-colonial art with lavish golden altars and gilded columns, making it one of the most ornate structures in Ecuador.
Basilica: the largest church in Quito, this impressive building features fine bronze doors, colorful stained glass windows and a tower with sweeping views of the city.
El Panecillo :The small, ever-present hill to the south of the old town is called El Panecillo and is a major Quito landmark.
It is topped by a huge statue of La Virgen de Quito (Virgin of Quito), with a crown of stars, eagle's wings and a chained dragon atop the world.
From the summit, there are marvelous views of the whole city stretching out below, as well as of the surrounding volcanoes. The best time for volcano views (particularly in the rainy season) is early morning, before the clouds roll in. Definitely don't climb the stairs at the end of Calle García Moreno on the way to the statue - they're unsafe due to muggings. A taxi from the old town costs about around US$4, and you can hail one at the top for the trip back to town.
Quito airport Taxi Kiosk just besides information desk on ground (arrive) floor, The large board list desination with fare posted on the wall. Once you tell them your hotel, they will find the right fare for you ($25 -), You may pay at desk, the lady wrote ticket with triple copies. She keep original and pass pink and yellow copy to you, you keep pink one and give yellow one to driver. or pay to driver, (40 minutes at night or early morning, up to 1.5 hour in traffic).
San Francisco Church, Quito
Iglesia de La Compania de Jesus: This Jesuit church is a masterpiece of baroque and Quiteno-colonial art with lavish golden altars and gilded columns, making it one of the most ornate structures in Ecuador.
Basilica: the largest church in Quito, this impressive building features fine bronze doors, colorful stained glass windows and a tower with sweeping views of the city.
El Panecillo :The small, ever-present hill to the south of the old town is called El Panecillo and is a major Quito landmark.
It is topped by a huge statue of La Virgen de Quito (Virgin of Quito), with a crown of stars, eagle's wings and a chained dragon atop the world.
From the summit, there are marvelous views of the whole city stretching out below, as well as of the surrounding volcanoes. The best time for volcano views (particularly in the rainy season) is early morning, before the clouds roll in. Definitely don't climb the stairs at the end of Calle García Moreno on the way to the statue - they're unsafe due to muggings. A taxi from the old town costs about around US$4, and you can hail one at the top for the trip back to town.
Quito airport Taxi Kiosk just besides information desk on ground (arrive) floor, The large board list desination with fare posted on the wall. Once you tell them your hotel, they will find the right fare for you ($25 -), You may pay at desk, the lady wrote ticket with triple copies. She keep original and pass pink and yellow copy to you, you keep pink one and give yellow one to driver. or pay to driver, (40 minutes at night or early morning, up to 1.5 hour in traffic).
