What to do and see in Pichincha Province, Ecuador: The Best Sights & Landmarks

December 2, 2021 Hector Krause

Pichincha (Spanish pronunciation: [piˈtʃintʃa]) is a province of Ecuador located in the northern sierra region; its capital and largest city is Quito. It is bordered by Imbabura and Esmeraldas to the north, Cotopaxi and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas to the south, Napo and Sucumbíos to the east, and Esmeraldas and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas to the west.
Restaurants in Pichincha Province

1. Bee Farm Shunku

Rieles del Tren, S/N La Moya, Machachi 170350 Ecuador +593 2-256-6031 [email protected] http://www.beefarmshunku.com
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Bee Farm Shunku

BEE FARM IS A PLACE DEDICATED TO RECONNECT OURSELVES WITH HONEYBEES AND PLANET EARTH. YOU CANT LOVE WHAT YOU DONT KNOW. OUR MISSION IS TO REPLACE THE FEELING OF FEAR FOR GRATITUDE AND RESPECT FOR HONEYBEES. iN THE ANDES SHUNKU, IN THE EASTERN SLOPES OF CORAZON VOLCANO, THATS WHERE BEE FARM IS. SOMEWHERE TO SHARE WITH FAMILY, LEARN, RELAX AND RECONNECT WITH THE ESSENTIAL.

Reviewed By onmich - Burlington, Canada

Just returned from a glorious visit to Gabby and David's Bee Farm. This place is magical, so beautiful and so welcoming for guests. Gabby will teach you a great deal about the importance of bees and sustainable protection, and David will fill your belly with beautiful organic food. Not to be forgotten are the sweet dogs who are often under your feet - but with a face like Chica - how can you refuse. Thank you Gabby and David for a glorious experience!

2. Hacienda La Jesus

Cariacu, Cayambe Ecuador +593 99 835 6751 [email protected] http://www.haciendalajesus.com
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Hacienda La Jesus

The Hacienda "La Jesus" seeks that its visitors interact in our farm. We have guided tours in which you will learn about the maintenance of our plants, care of our cattle and milking of cows as well as sharing with a variety of domestic animals. We are nature lovers so we have animals that are friendly with our visitors. Do not hesitate to visit us, remember, we have everything in one place.

3. Finca Casa Frajares

Via Calacali-Los Bancos, Km 60 En la Y hacia La Armenia y Tulipe, Nanegalito 170169 Ecuador +593 99 922 5118 [email protected] http://www.cafefrajares.com
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Finca Casa Frajares

We offer a fascinating tourist and coffee experience, in the subtropical environment of the Northwest of Quito in Nanegalito. Recommended for coffee lovers and for those who appreciate its unique flavors and aromas. All the activities are experiential which allows the visitor to enjoy this experience, while learning about the production process of Ecuadorian specialty coffee.

Reviewed By juanrF4082OP - Quito, Ecuador

You can’t imagine how beautiful this coffee shop is when you arrive, you have to wait until you pass the parking lot to appreciate the gorgeous house, view and ambiance. The coffee is excellent and the appetizers too. Good bolon and tasty humitas. Very nice service too. I totally recommend this place. It’s a new must to visit close to Quito.

4. Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

Garcia Moreno N 10-43, Quito 170150 Ecuador +(593)2584175 [email protected] http://fundacioniglesiadelacompania.org.ec/portal/
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4.5 based on 4,974 reviews

Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

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.

Reviewed By tomy476 - Chicago, United States

Fundación Iglesia de la Compañía is a must see visit while in Quito. The $5 entry for tourists is well worth it. From floor to ceilings the cathedral of an overload of beauty for the eyes with gold inlay everywhere, carvings, statues, murals... While there Without a guided tour I listened in on a few guided groups and would recommend doing that. If you want, this would be an ideal place for a longer silent spiritual retreat like visit to take the beauty in...

5. Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

Cuenca 477 y Sucre, Quito 170150 Ecuador https://www.franciscanos.ec/iglesia-y-convento-de-san-francisco-quito/
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4.5 based on 1,677 reviews

Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

Established in 1536 by Franciscan monks, this magnificent architectural masterpiece features a museum in its convent with art from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Reviewed By georgesB4777WE - Miami Beach, United States

This is the oldest church in Quito (from the 16th century) and one of the most beautiful. Though one can argue that the Jesuit one is more “uber” than this church, it, nevertheless is “uber-magnificent” also. It is relatively plain from the outside, but its baroque inside explodes and takes your breath away. The main altar and the side altars are beautifully gilded and carved. Its decorated ceilings remind me of a Moorish design, probably coming from Spain. Every inch of the interior is covered with gilt or art. A site that cannot be missed. The admission to the church is free and photos during services are prohibited. The convent and museum next door however, charges a $4 admission fee and has a separate entrance.

6. Catedral de Santo Domingo de los Colorados

Santo Domingo de los Colorados Ecuador
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Catedral de Santo Domingo de los Colorados

7. Santo Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo)

Santo Domingo y Puerto Rico, Quito 170150 Ecuador
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4.5 based on 161 reviews

Santo Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo)

This church is famous for its magnificent religious sculpture and the image of the Virgin, which was a gift from Charles V of Spain.

8. Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

Gabriel Garcia Moreno Entre Chile y Espejo, Quito 170150 Ecuador http://www.quito.com.ec/que-visitar/centro-historico/plaza-grande-y-sus-alrededores
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Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

Located in the heart of the Old City, this busy plaza honors those heroes who started the movement toward independence from Spain.

Reviewed By CBPolitico

What an amazing place, the core plaza in old town, it has the Presidential Palace, the Bishop's palace and other old, government buildings. The place will be crawling with municipal, military and federal police. The smell of pot is always lingering in the air (be careful though, with all the police locals seem safe and able to smoke, but if you are seen paying for anything you could be in trouble). It is alive! There is so much going on in this space - music at all times, not planned, but spontaneous. People show up with their instruments and play throughout the day, singers will just set up and sing - not even for money, but for the joy of it. You can sit here all day - see it lit at night

9. Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

Venezuela y Espejo 715, Quito 170150 Ecuador 2570-371 http://www.catedraldequito.org
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4.5 based on 462 reviews

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

The city’s main cathedral contains the tomb of Field Marshal Antonio Jose de Sucre, Quito’s liberator, and The Holy Shroud, a magnificent 18th-century sculpture by Manuel Chili Caspicara.

Reviewed By MichelDoortmont - Groningen, The Netherlands

A good example of an early Spanish colonial cathedral with local details, with added museum. Apart from the many chapels and the great exterior and interior of the building, what struck us was the friendly atmosphere inside. When we visited, a children's choir was practicing and his was a joy to attend. Friendly people too, who are quite willing to engage socially.

10. El Panecillo

Costado del Centro Historico, Quito 170150 Ecuador +593 96 890 2961 http://www.quito.com.ec/que-visitar/centro-historico/el-panecillo
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4.5 based on 1,581 reviews

El Panecillo

Resembling a type of small bread (panecillo), this hill makes an excellent observation point over Quito and features La Virgen del Panecillo, a majestic sculpture that can be seen from any location in the city.

Reviewed By georgesB4777WE - Miami Beach, United States

This is a hill which overlooks Quito. It is topped with a huge statue of The Virgin Mary and can be seen from the city even at night, when the statue is bathed in white light. The hill (shaped like a loaf of bread) is at Quito’s southern end (close to Old Town) and can be reached by either a city bus or via a cheap Uber ride. There is a restaurant (Pimms) on the top and there is no admission fee. The views of the city from the top are great and, in my opinion, superior to the ones from TeleferiQo. There is a $2 admission should you want to climb the stairs inside the silver aluminum statue of the Virgin. BTW, the City hop-on bus generally makes an extended stop here and you can take some wonderful pictures. A must-see!!

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