The Basilica of the National Vow

Its architecture is not conventional, we would believe that cherubs are perched around the Basilica; on the contrary, the project was approved in 1883 at the time where gargoyles and endemic animals were the protagonists, so it is classified as a neo-Gothic architecture.

It has a rectangular base that extends from southwest to northeast, in the exteriors we find huge wooden doors containing biblical scenes drawn inside in a total of 7 entrance doors. At the top we observe two towers of 115m high where the viewpoints are located, and that is where you can enter and get a panoramic view of the city.

As for the interior of the Basilica, it is a work of art.

How to get to the Basilica?

It is located in the Historic Center of Quito on Carchi and Venezuela streets. Carchi and Venezuela.

• If you go by car

From south to north take Guayaquil Ave. to its transversal, you reach Carchi St. and when you turn right you can see Venezuela St., on the corner is the Basilica.

• If you use public transportation

Take the Trolley Bus to the stop "Santo Domingo" walking from south to north, you reach Carchi street and turn right until you reach Venezuela street, on the corner is the majestic Basilica.

Yaku" Water Museum

The next viewpoint is an unusual interactive museum called YAKU and its meaning is "WATER" in Kichwa, one of the many dialects we have in Ecuador.

The objective of this museum is to make people aware of the importance of water, it is interactive because the activities are immersive and require the participation of visitors. We won't spoil too much because the purpose is for you to experience it on your own.

How to get to the Yaku Museum?

It is located in the western part of the Historic Center, the neighborhood is called El Placer.  

• To arrive by car (This route may vary)

Take the route from Rocafuerte Street and arrive at the corner of Mariscal Sucre Avenue, that is the YAKU museum.

• To get there by public transportation

Take the Quito Metro and stay at the "San Francisco" station and go to Simón Bolívar street which is 800m away, at the corner of Mariscal Sucre Avenue. 

Itchimbía Park

This park is one of the most beautiful and modern we have in the capital with a supreme view of the city. To get an idea of how wonderful the place is we should visit it both at night and during the day: during the day we can meet with family and friends, walk on its trails, fly kites or have a picnic, and at night we have a view of the city at 2,910 m, where we witness a miniature Quito. 

How to get to Itchimbía Park? 

• Arrival by car

You can trace the route from downtown Quito, take Guayaquil street north. Turn right on Ambato street and follow the signs to Itchimbía Park.

• Arrival by public transportation

You can take the Quito Metro to the "La Alameda" stop, from there you walk a short distance to Itchimbía Park, following Ambato street to the east.

Templo de la Patria Museum

We continue our tour to this museum that has a lot to say in terms of history, here the brave Quiteños got rid of the Spanish domination in the Battle of Pichincha. 

This museum is divided into 5 rooms, where the most relevant of the history of our beautiful country is shown: Room of the murals, Room of the flames, Room of the weapons, Historical room, Room of the liberators.

On the outskirts of the museum, is the magic of the place. You have a spectacular view of Quito, surely the same that our ancestors saw, but where now there are thousands of streets, lights and architectural constructions, before there was a vast plain of mountains and plains, so to speak, the promised land of the libertarians.

How to get to the Museo Templo de la Patria?

Its location is quite privileged since the museum is easily accessible.

Arriving by car

You can start from downtown Quito, go south on Avenida Simon Bolivar, turn right on Ascázubi Street and follow the signs to the Templo de la Patria.

Arriving by public transportation

Take the Jesús del gran poder bus and arrive at the "El Cinto" stop. From there, walk towards the Templo de la Patria, following Ascázubi street to the east.

El Panecillo 

The story goes that it had the name of Shugoloma, that is to say the Loma del Corazón, with the Spanish conquest it came to be called Panecillo since the site looked like a small loaf of bread.

This viewpoint, which has an unbeatable view of Quito, has several attractions including gastronomic ones. The site is crowned by a sculpture of the virgin of the apocalypse, the "Virgen del Panecillo". Without further ado we leave you the coordinates, do not miss this walk. 

How to get to Panecillo?

Arrival by car

*The starting point will be downtown Quito, head south on Garcia Moreno street, turn right on Loja street and follow the signs to El Panecillo.

Do you use public transportation?

*Take the Trolley to the "Santo Domingo" stop, from there, head south on García Moreno street and take a bus to Panecillo.