Metropolitan District of Quito Travel Guide

Pichincha

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Popular cities in Metropolitan District of Quito

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Quito
Known for Tours, Cathedrals and Museums
Bordered by volcanoes and the Andes mountains, Ecuador’s capital city has treasures of heritage architecture, colonial history and natural wonders.

Reasons to visit

  • Monument to the Equator
  • Parque La Carolina
  • La Mariscal Craft Market
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Nanegalito
Known for Natural parks
Nanegalito awaits: its parks and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
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Pacto
Head to sights like Montes Quisaya as you discover the local area in Pacto.
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Lloa
Venture to sights like Volcano Pichincha and Mindo Cloud Forest as you discover Lloa.
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Gualea
Gualea
Explore attractions like Tulipe Archaeological Site-Museum and Mindo Cloud Forest as you discover things to see and do in Gualea.
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Nanegal
Venture to sights like Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve as you discover the local area in Nanegal.
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Stay near popular Metropolitan District of Quito attractions

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Monument to the Equator

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Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum.
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