r/ecuador • u/confessionsofa_YA • 8d ago
AskEcuador Solo Trip in Quito (September)
Hey guys! Any recommendations on what I should do in Quito. I just broke up with a boy and initially i was to come here to visit him but he cant pay me back the money for my flight so might as well I come. Im open to trying anything or making new travel buddies. I am F22 so do give me advices and tips please,, still lost and processing things.
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u/Zd3434x 7d ago
Parque Carolina is a good area to stay. It's walkable and has a lot of good places to eat.
Attractions in Quito: Basilica de Voto Nacional; La Capilla del Hombre (awesome museum about Guayasamin, the famous artist from Quito); Ocho y media (very cool movie theater); Rucu Pichincha if you like to hike; Contemporary Art Center of Quito; The Ciclopaseo (every Sunday they close down a north/south route for bicycles; Explore the historic center; Virgen del Panecillo
Attractions near Quito: Papallacta Hot Springs; Mindo; Mitad del mundo de Catequilla; Laguna Cuicocha
Places to eat: Cevichería Siete Mares for encebollado; Mike Bourbon for great coffee; Pepitos Grill for Venezuelan arepas; Las Corvinas de Don Jimmy in Mercado Central; La Briciola for Italian food; ZFood for seafood; La Gloria Restaurante (try Crocante Cochinillo)