Quito and the house - Some recommendations
Quito restaurants
Chez Jérôme
N 30-96 WhymperUpscale French restaurant.
Superb sushi. Some recommendations on what to order..... Tuna foie, O sake foie,Shiromi spicy, Katsu, Hotate truffle, Langoustine TNT, Tumbo shrimp, Tiger roll, Yuzu cheesecake
22 residents recomanen
Osaka
E12 17 Av. Isabel la CatólicaSuperb sushi. Some recommendations on what to order..... Tuna foie, O sake foie,Shiromi spicy, Katsu, Hotate truffle, Langoustine TNT, Tumbo shrimp, Tiger roll, Yuzu cheesecake
https://www.cirefood.com/2021/
they have 2 locations.
a modern take of Ecuadorian cuisine. We like it
Ciré Capital
yhttps://www.cirefood.com/2021/
they have 2 locations.
a modern take of Ecuadorian cuisine. We like it
A very talented chef on Ecuadorian food. You need to let them know what you can/can't eat ahead of your visit. Worth it.
8 residents recomanen
Quitu Identidad Culinaria
Francisco SalazarA very talented chef on Ecuadorian food. You need to let them know what you can/can't eat ahead of your visit. Worth it.
Zazu
331 Mariano AguileraReally good food. Good wine list.
https://zazuquito.com/
http://hastalavuelta.com/
ask for the empanada de viento
this is close to the house. walking distance
30 residents recomanen
¡Hasta la Vuelta!, Señor
Oe 456 Chilehttp://hastalavuelta.com/
ask for the empanada de viento
this is close to the house. walking distance
SUPERB Thai and Vietnamese restaurant. Authentic. Order the chicken wings and the Buns.https://www.banhmi.ec/
16 residents recomanen
Banh Mi
N24-234 y Luis CorderoSUPERB Thai and Vietnamese restaurant. Authentic. Order the chicken wings and the Buns.https://www.banhmi.ec/
http://www.muckis.com/en/opinions.htm
fantastic food. takes a bit of time to get there. old german family in Quito.
Mucki's
Los Eucaliptoshttp://www.muckis.com/en/opinions.htm
fantastic food. takes a bit of time to get there. old german family in Quito.
This is one of the nicest hotels in the city. Walking distance from the house, we love their Sunday brunch and their ceviches. Make sure you book ahead.
20 residents recomanen
Casa Gangotena Posse
CuencaThis is one of the nicest hotels in the city. Walking distance from the house, we love their Sunday brunch and their ceviches. Make sure you book ahead.
Very good Ecuadorean food. One of the best. https://www.somos.rest/
12 residents recomanen
SOMOS Restaurante Ecuador
N34-421 Av. Eloy AlfaroVery good Ecuadorean food. One of the best. https://www.somos.rest/
A Hotel located in Plaza Grande/Independence square has a really fun ice cream show for the kids. If you are there, recommend you do it.
48 residents recomanen
Hotel Plaza Grande
A Hotel located in Plaza Grande/Independence square has a really fun ice cream show for the kids. If you are there, recommend you do it.
A high end and expensive restaurant close to the house. Innovative chef with an eclectic menu. One of Latin America’s top 50 restaurants.
Nuema
E11-12 y Juan Pío MontúfarA high end and expensive restaurant close to the house. Innovative chef with an eclectic menu. One of Latin America’s top 50 restaurants.
City/town information
The old town of Quito, where the house is located, is the largest colonial center in Latin America.
Discover its many churches and museums..... you wont be dissapointed. Many of them are very close to the house and we have added a few recommendations to this guide.
45 residents recomanen
Quito
The old town of Quito, where the house is located, is the largest colonial center in Latin America.
Discover its many churches and museums..... you wont be dissapointed. Many of them are very close to the house and we have added a few recommendations to this guide.
Colonial Quito
All of these are close to the house and you can walk to. Take a camera, a hat, or an umbrella. We have a few you can borrow. If you want a tour ask María Delia. Her contact details are in this guide
One of the main plazas. Next to it is the Hotel Gangotena. Good place to get a drink or a ceviche.
25 residents recomanen
Plaza San Francisco
One of the main plazas. Next to it is the Hotel Gangotena. Good place to get a drink or a ceviche.
Església dels Jesuïtes
N10-43 García MorenoSuperb. Don't miss it. Take the tour.
Main square. Every building that surrounds it has historical significance. This is the center of political activity in the country.
85 residents recomanen
Plaça de la Independència
N5-16 García MorenoMain square. Every building that surrounds it has historical significance. This is the center of political activity in the country.
plaza santo domingo
A beautiful plaza in Quito with a wonderful Church.
Andes Brew Pub - Plaza del Teatro
Shopping
https://olgafisch.com/
handcrafts and the best from ecuador designers
Olga Fisch Folklore Flagship Store
https://olgafisch.com/
handcrafts and the best from ecuador designers
Walking distance grocery store. Carmen and Javier can do the shopping for you.
16 residents recomanen
Mi Comisariato
Walking distance grocery store. Carmen and Javier can do the shopping for you.
Ecuador has some of the worlds best chocolate and there are stores everywhere. Republica del Cacao is one of them. Located walking distance from the house in Calle Venezuela
7 residents recomanen
Republic of Cacao
976 VenezuelaEcuador has some of the worlds best chocolate and there are stores everywhere. Republica del Cacao is one of them. Located walking distance from the house in Calle Venezuela
Museums Quito
Oswaldo Guayasamin, Ecuador's most important contemporary artist, designed and built this museum. You can see his art and follow his life. Close to it you will also find his home, which has been converted to a Museum. It is worth visiting.
150 residents recomanen
La Capella de l'Home
Lorenzo ChávezOswaldo Guayasamin, Ecuador's most important contemporary artist, designed and built this museum. You can see his art and follow his life. Close to it you will also find his home, which has been converted to a Museum. It is worth visiting.
Museo del Alabado. A MUST see. Their collection is superb. Walking distance from the house. Don't miss it. Right next to Casa Gangotena
70 residents recomanen
Pre-Columbian Art Museum House of Praise
N1-41 CuencaMuseo del Alabado. A MUST see. Their collection is superb. Walking distance from the house. Don't miss it. Right next to Casa Gangotena
A history museum of Quito and The country. Walking distance from the house
129 residents recomanen
Museu de la Ciutat
García MorenoA history museum of Quito and The country. Walking distance from the house
An interesting collection with some history on Ecuador’s tumultuous financial changes as well as antique artifacts
Museo Numismático - Banco Central del Ecuador
yAn interesting collection with some history on Ecuador’s tumultuous financial changes as well as antique artifacts
Overnight trips
Some special places not too far from Quito that are really worth visiting.
Mashpi Lodge
If you get a few extra nights, visit this place. superb
a day trip away. super fun day in the Andes mountains. Stay overnight. takes roughly 1:30hrs from the house.
Lots of activities here.
Hacienda El Porvenir by Tierra del Volcán
a day trip away. super fun day in the Andes mountains. Stay overnight. takes roughly 1:30hrs from the house.
Lots of activities here.
Hacienda Cusín
Wonderful old Hacienda. Book a horse ride ahead of your visit.
Day Trips
You can hire a driver (we can help) and take some of these short trips.
Also known as Mitad del Mundo.
Kids love it.
Ecuador owes its name to the measurement of the Equatorial line. The line splits the Northern and Southern Hemispheres…. Fun visit. 45minute drive from the house
13 residents recomanen
San Antonio de Pichincha
Also known as Mitad del Mundo.
Kids love it.
Ecuador owes its name to the measurement of the Equatorial line. The line splits the Northern and Southern Hemispheres…. Fun visit. 45minute drive from the house
Otavalo is a wonderful day trip from Quito. It’s artisan market is one of the largest in the country. Stop at Puerto Lago for lunch or a coffee and take in the view of Lago San Pablo and Volcan Imbabura.
78 residents recomanen
Otavalo
Otavalo is a wonderful day trip from Quito. It’s artisan market is one of the largest in the country. Stop at Puerto Lago for lunch or a coffee and take in the view of Lago San Pablo and Volcan Imbabura.
A wonderful hike and some hot springs. It’s a nice hotel if you want to stay overnight.
52 residents recomanen
Termes de Papallacta
A wonderful hike and some hot springs. It’s a nice hotel if you want to stay overnight.
It’s a wonderful place to visit. Take a packed lunch. Ask Carmen or María to make it for you.
40 residents recomanen
Quilotoa Lake
It’s a wonderful place to visit. Take a packed lunch. Ask Carmen or María to make it for you.
It’s COLD. An amazing mountain. Worth visiting and walking around. The Andes highlands are spectacular.
12 residents recomanen
Cotopaxi National Park
It’s COLD. An amazing mountain. Worth visiting and walking around. The Andes highlands are spectacular.
A 5 star hotel, roughly 2 hours from the house. It is beautiful and we love it. Spend a night or two here, you wont regret it. You can google Zuleta and you can find it.
Hacienda Zuleta Area
A 5 star hotel, roughly 2 hours from the house. It is beautiful and we love it. Spend a night or two here, you wont regret it. You can google Zuleta and you can find it.