Beautiful location with Rich cultural and historical background. Construction are amazing . Place is crowded, be careful of belongings. Nice handcrafted swinears to take with. New construction are ongoing, but doesn't match with the beauty & class of old one. Local food and dishes are delicious 😋.

A beautiful square, located in the historical centre of the city, ideal for strolling and full of beautiful trees and different plants, it is located in one of the most strategic places in the city, the Presidential Palace and the City Hall are located there, as well as many churches, restaurants, cafes, etc. There are also many activities to do and places to go, an ideal place not to get bored.

A busy and lively square where people like to gather on weekend to socialize, chill, see and be seen. Many make shift stalls selling all kinds of products around the square. Also there were street performers singing and playing music. Good place to observe the lifestyle and locals

Our tour allowed us to stroll along the square’s tree-lined paths to admire the surrounding colonial buildings and the tall independence monument. Admire the gardens dotted with charming flowerbeds and fountains. The square’s shaded seats are popular with students enjoying a recess, locals partaking in some people-watching, and street vendors selling souvenirs and snacks.

Plaza de la Independencia, or Plaza Grande is Quito Central itself. Nay, it is Ecuador central🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨. It’s the largest historical square and the symbol/seat of power since Real Audiencia de Quito or El Reino de Quito, the face (viceroyalty) of the Spanish Crown back in the 16th century. The Real Audiencia at the time encompassed Ecuador, Peru and part of Colombia. As such, the plaza has a very important place in the colonial history of South America. The square is surrounded by several historical buildings of very distinctive Spanish Baroque architecture. All the buildings were started in 16th and completed in 17th century. They have of course undergone several renovations/reconstructions over the centuries. - Palacio de Carondelet: the most important building that housed the former royal houses. It is now the Presidential Palace. - Cathedral Metropolitana de Quito and Archbishop Palace: a strange combination of baroque, neoclassical and mujedar designs. - Hotel Plaza Grande or Palacio de Pizarro: the tallest of the buildings on the square. It has a classic baroque facade. - Quito Municipal Building At the center of the square is the Monument of the Heroes of Independence declared on August 10, 1809🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨. Today, the square is a center of all kinds of activity: festive, political, touristic, entertainment and entrepreneurial.

About one of the best places to go if you want to see the colonial part of the city. On the square you will find the presidential palace, government buildings, tourist shops, and one of the oldest churches in Quito. The church has some mausoleums of the famous including the tomb of Sucre with artifacts. There are many shops but all have a slight tourist premium on their goods. Plenty of police around until most of the stores close around 6PM.

Crowded but interesting place to visit. It’s Ecuador’s Statue of Liberty - independence from Spain. Lots of vendors selling fun souvenirs and many things. Please buy something to support the local communities here. We bought a beautiful poncho and warm hats. It gets chillier around evening time in month of December. Carefulness needed to guard your wallet and belongings, risk of pickpockets in crowds. Please be careful and vigilant. Or else the local people are very kind and friendly. Just need to be cautious as you would in a crowded tourist place.

Nice historic square. It is the center of Quito's historical town. Many things to do neat this place like museums and other activities. I went on a Sunday morning and was surprised by a big military display in the square, with many soldiers playing military songs and marching, it was really good,

This is a great historical place. It resembles the historical piazzas in Italy. However, there are a lot of spooky people and thieves around. So, I would definitely not recommend traveling around this please with a family, especially during the night.

I went exploring Centro Historico (Old Town Quito) & fascinated with these beautiful old buildings with such details. All of the famous places are nearby: Plaza Independence, Plaza San Fransisco, the famous churches. Just walk around & you will be amazed to find new spots in the corner. Be careful with your belongings, dont wear too much. Also, wear comfortable shoes & warm jacket because weather in Ecuador is very unpredictable. It might be sunny in the morning but cold & windy in the afternoon. Instagram & Youtube: Merrie Elizabeth

Very historic area of both Quito and Ecuador

This is a very busy but interesting place. There are some famous buildings around it. This place is worth a visit if you have some days in Quito

The plaza didn't disappoint but it is rather small compared to other plazas in Latin America. The food is cheap but not high quality like around Parque Carolina. Overall would visit again for the changing of the guard and to see the President, than call it good for the rest of human life span.

Well, if you are in town you should check out the main square. This one is ok, not going to wow you like CDMX Mexico, or Villa de Leyva Colombia. If you don't have a local sim yet, this is the place to get a good plan from the official companies (Tuenti, Movistar, may be Claro too). I passed many phone shops on the way to the main square, but they either don't have the plan I wanted or price was high, beside I like to deal directly with the company if possible. You'll spot usually a team of 2, wearing uniform with the company's logo and in their company's color, and a placard behind their back over their head with the name of their company. I went with Tuenti, $7 for 30 days, 7 GB, free data for WhatsApp and Spotify, all in, including the sim. After activating your chosen plan, they will install their official app to show the data allowance and for you to monitor your usage. If you're interested in observing the Cambio de la Guardia Presidencial (Changing of the Guard) ceremony, it's on the first Monday of the month at 12pm. Beware, I was not able to attend and thus verify if this information is correct. After talking to no less than 7 policia stationed at the square and getting all different answers, and none of them proved to be correct, this is the latest information I got without being able to prove correct or incorrect. - 2022/09/07

Nice square with lots of colonial buildings in the historic centre. Weather was beautiful and a nice place to people watch. Couldn’t really appreciate the beauty as we were constantly approached by peddlers selling the randomest of things. And people asking for donations. We were warned to watch out for pickpockets and not to expose any of our belongings.

The main square of Quito, a must see place, now easily accessible using the metro @ San Francisco Stop

Great, central, Old-Town Quito area in the middle of many nice places to go and learn about Ecuadorian history, culture, and beauty. Very close are all the gold covered churches, basic to premier level accommodations, and event spaces to meet tourists wherever they are! Spectacular views, coffees, chocolates, beers, and Ecuadorian cuisine are at arms length.

Independence Square is the heart of Historic Quito. The Presidential Palace is there. They have different processions at different times. Many museums and restaurants nearby.

Amazing place with some really nice buildings around the square. Close to some of the most beautiful churches. Nice restaurants also in the periphery of the square. Must visit place when in Quito

Is called the big square=(plaza grande) not independence square be aware to not be confused.

Great colonial spot, the Best preserve old town in South America.

If you like history and old churches, this plaza is a must see. Lots of Ecuadorian history. Beautiful architecture!

Great for people watching, street eats and cafes

In Quito this is a nice square, the call it Plaza Grande... But around the plaza are government buildings, a church, and a very nice commercial center with great cafe, shops, venders, etc... You'll think you're in the south of Spain.

Independence square has lovely architecture but when we went it was super crowded on a Saturday afternoon. You get a feeling of what life is like on Quito on the weekends. I recommend visiting and taking in the vibrant Quito life.

Hermoso lugar, lastima que este tan vallado.

EXCELENTE SIN MUCHO SOL POCA GENTE ,ALGUNOS DELINCUENTES YESPACIO PARA MEDITAR p P.

(Translated by Google) It is very cool. (Original) Es muy chevere.

Hermoso...!!! Lo malo, las murallas qué puso el inepto presidente.

Su gente es muy buena y amable

(Translated by Google) very vonito (Original) muy vonito

Amo mi ciudad y La Plaza Grande es el corazón de la capital

Esto es en el centro histórico se Quito

Un lugar mágico quito

(Translated by Google) The city is very beautiful (Original) Es muy bonita la ciudad

(Translated by Google) A MAGICAL PLACE, FULL OF HISTORY, A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN, KNOW, ILLUSTRATE AND CLEAR YOUR MIND (Original) UN LUGAR MÁGICO Y LLENO DE HISTORIA, UN GRAN SITIO PARA APRENDER, CONOCER, ILUSTRARSE Y DESPEJAR LA MENTE

NO ME GUSTA PORQUE TIENEN ALAMBRADO CON PUAS Y BALLAS DE HIERRO ES UN LUGAR DE MAL ASPECTO Y LLENOS DE POLICIAS COMO SI HUVIERA GUERRA ES FEO !

Por qué reseña histórica de nuestra independencia

(Translated by Google) Delicious dry goat (Original) Delicioso el seco de chivo

Muy hermoso sus ornamentos.

Recordatorio a nuestra libertad... Quito luz de América... al primer Grito de Indepedencia.

(Translated by Google) Pxq many stories (Original) Pxq muchas historias

Lugar que debe ser visitado por todo turista que viene a Quito.

(Translated by Google) It is reflected in the story of my beautiful Quito (Original) La refleja la historia de mi lindo Quito

(Translated by Google) Very pretty (Original) Muy bonito

Para turismo excelente Quito-Ecuador.

Un restaurante acogedor, buena atención y ricas empanadas. Me quedé un poco decepcionado porque no habían empanadas al horno, solamente fritas.

(Translated by Google) For its old, colonial and very picturesque real estate, since it is a Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and in the Plaza Grande are: The Presidential Palace, Arsobispal, Municipal, and the Catholic Church. (Original) Por su inmobiliaria antigua, colonial y muy pintoresca, ya que es Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad, y en la Plaza Grande se encuentran: El Palacio Presidencial,Arsobispal,Municipal, y la La iglesia católica.

Cómodo, sin agentes de control sería una joya jaja

(Translated by Google) Fantastic (Original) Fantástico

(Translated by Google) Cute (Original) Lindo

(Translated by Google) Good (Original) Bien

Excelente lugar centro histórico hay mucho que conocer y su ambiente es tranquilo

(Translated by Google) It has prehistoric buildings and it remembers the culture, but I did not like that they have it surrounded by security balls. (Original) Tiene edificios prehistoricos y recuerda la cultura, pero no me gusto que lo tengan rodeado de ballas de seguridad.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful its historic center with its beautiful streets and its old houses. All very nice (Original) Hermoso su centro histórico con sus calles hermosas y sus casas antiguas. Todo muy bonito

Actualmente las vallas le quitan toda la belleza de la plaza, los arupos crecen hermosos

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muy buena

(Translated by Google) It is a square that has history (Original) Es una plaza que tiene historia

(Translated by Google) It is the white house of the government of Ecuador (Original) Es la casa blanca del gobierno de Ecuador

(Translated by Google) Nice but people throw trash and give a bad image (Original) Bonito pero las personas botan basura y dan mala imagen

(Translated by Google) It is a historic and wonderful place in my beautiful Quito (Original) Es un lugar histórico y maravilloso de mi lindo Quito

(Translated by Google) Your cleaning (Original) Su limpieza

(Translated by Google) A very interesting place (Original) Un lugar muy interesante

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Square is always interesting but comes alive with the sunset and lighting in the buildings.

Beautiful place. Great colonial architecture. The street art and performances were also worth watching. Give yourself some time to wander around.

Very interesting area. We did not have sufficient time to get a good look around and will be back for sure. Most shops were open but fewer people than expected due to Carnivale. We met some very interesting people and had a great lunch at a restaurant in the plaza.

Center place with history and restaurants. A must visit

Historical place! Beautiful and clean despite being always crowded.

(Translated by Google) A historical place (Original) Un lugar histórico

Siempre nos gusta visitar éste lugar, su historia es maravillosa. Además si tienen un guía puede explicarles que árboles hay y por qué.

Yo soy de Quito Ecuador y estoy donde yo quiera jijijijojojo🇪🇨🇪🇨😎🧐

(Translated by Google) Unsafe (Original) Inseguro

Excelente lugar, con su infraestructura rica en historia.

(Translated by Google) Many people (Original) Muchas gente

Ligar para paseo

Para la fecha la plaza está muy bonita

Lindo lugar, céntrico e histórico

Un lugar súper bonito por temporada de navidad está arreglado acorde a la época, y hay seguridad que es lo importante.

Es hermoso visitar el Centro Histórico y conocer la belleza de nuestro Quito

(Translated by Google) Beautiful historic center (Original) Hermoso centro histórico

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Super bien

Siempre me gusto visitar esta lugar, tiene ricos lugares para comer y en mi parecer los mejores helados artesanales

Estos días se puede entrar ojalá no se vuelvan amurallar

(Translated by Google) Perfect (Original) Perfecta

Mi experiencia fue como estar en un plaza de mercado x todos lados vendedores ambulantes incluso un tipo que estaba vendiendo caramelos se acercó un grupo de turistas que estaba en una cafetería a que les compre y no quisieron y el tipo empezó a agredirles que burguensa que se lleven esa imagen de la carita de Dios😨

(Translated by Google) All right (Original) Bien

Hay pequeños restaurantes en la periferia, que es lo q más me gusto (comer al aire libre)

(Translated by Google) Very pretty (Original) Muy bonito

Es hermosa lo mejor de mi capital orgullo de los quiteños

(Translated by Google) Will go (Original) Пойдет

(Translated by Google) Super cool (Original) Super chevere

(Translated by Google) Perfect (Original) Perfecto

(Translated by Google) Very spacious. (Original) Muy espaciosa.

(Translated by Google) Super cute (Original) Super lindo

La plaza del poder gubernamental, del municipio de la capital y de la catedral mayor frente al poder de la curia Episcopal. Muy interesante y bonito.

El paisaje debido a venta ambulante, habitantes de calle y policías ya no es bonito

Mucha gente sin máscsrilla en esta pandemia

(Translated by Google) Oh, beautiful (Original) Oh hermoso

(Translated by Google) Beauty (Original) Belleza

Un sitio muy agradable acigedor excelente atención y deliciosa comida

(Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) Muy interesante

Un lugar emblemático de la capital, rodeada de edificios históricos, de relevancia política y religiosa, sin duda un lugar obligado a visitar por la historia de su monumento central... Lo malo es la falta de control del comercio informal que provoca inseguridad

(Translated by Google) Spectacular (Original) Espectacular

(Translated by Google) Its structure. (Original) Su estructura.

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

Para pasear, ver algo de historia, almorzar en La Vid

Patrimonio cultural de la humanidad Hay autoridades a las que no les importa. Las dependencias de gobierno deben estar en otro sitio. (QUE SI HAY). RETIRAR LOS OBSTACULOS CONTRA MANIFESTACIONES. QUE INSIDEN EN LA CALIFICACION UNIVERSAL.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Hermoso lugar

Beggars and hustlers. Seems like what took over a beautiful place. It's a shame. Beware of pickpockets and don't take ANY paper or napkins from strangers. Otherwise it's beautiful. The grass and architecture nearby. The statues. All beautiful.

The lack of tourism has impacted the area in many ways. Many of my favorite places have closed. Still, always worth a visit.

Located in a nice historic part of Quito, Independence Square is a very pretty center that is connected to so much history. Surrounded by the White House of Quito, the mayor's office, a church and restaurants. This place is truly an important cultural and administrative part of the nation.There is so much history to tell in this city and people would be remiss to not visit this part of town.

Beautiful Quito Historical Center... Safe to walk, a lot of security guards all around

Wonderful experience. Beautiful churches. Cultural experience that tourists should not miss.

Nice plaza always something going on!

Mágico, más por la noche.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Ermoso

Muy bonito y limpio lugar para pasear y visitarlo.

Un lugar chevere tranquilo para estar un rato

Bellisimo

Uno de mis sitios favoritos en Quito, cada vez que puedo vengo a visitar, es hermoso, con mucha seguridad, y tranquilidad.

Les invito a visitarlo la plaza grande en Quito Ecuador es un lugar muy hermoso y tradicional para propios y extranjeros sean todos bien vendidos

La Plaza Grande O Plaza De La Independencia Es Lo Principal Que Debemos Visitar Para Conocer La Historia De Nuestto Lindo Quito Y Nuestro Hermoso País 😻🇪🇨

Muy lindo 😘 ya no están las ballas

Lugar tradicional de Quito. Infaltable!

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) Muy hermoso

(Translated by Google) The place is nice, but there is too much crime (Original) El lugar es lindo, pero hay demasiada delincuencia

(Translated by Google) That they do not do so much control (Original) Que no hagan tanto control

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

(Translated by Google) Seeing our beloved square with that infinity of irons that they put to protect the rulers is depressing for a chicken coop (Original) El ver nuestra querida plaza con esa infinidad de fierros que ponen para resguardar a los gobernantes es deprimente para gallinero

(Translated by Google) An amazing place to walk with the family, take photos (Original) Un lugar increíble para pasear con la familia, tomarse fotos

(Translated by Google) The amount of street vendors in the square has dropped before there was no way to walk but today it is free .... You enjoy the view. (Original) Ha bajado la cantidad de ventas ambulantes dentro de la plaza antes no había como caminar pero hoy está libre.... Disfrutas de la vista.

(Translated by Google) Handsome (Original) Hermoso

(Translated by Google) Excellent strolled (Original) Exelente paseó

(Translated by Google) IT'S VERY CLEAN (Original) ESTA MUY LIMPIÓ

(Translated by Google) So cute (Original) Muy lindo

(Translated by Google) Lindisima (Original) Lindisima

(Translated by Google) Carondelet palace (Original) Palacio de carondelet

(Translated by Google) A quiet place to taste delicious smoothies and ice creams of various flavors, with biosecurity measures. (Original) Un lugar tranquilo para degustar de los deliciosos smoothies y helados de varios sabores, con las medidas de bioseguridad.

(Translated by Google) perfect and splendid (Original) perfecto y espléndido

(Translated by Google) There were many more people because of the rain (Original) Estaba mucha gente más por la lluvia

(Translated by Google) You have not been to Quito if you visited it (Original) No has estado en Quito si lo la visitaste

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(Translated by Google) Place with a lot of police influx, and a lot of crime (Original) Lugar con mucha afluencia de policia, y mucha delincuencia

(Translated by Google) The heart of the historic center of Quito. (Original) El corazón del centro histórico de Quito.

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excelente

(Translated by Google) A very nice place (Original) Un lugar muy lindo

(Translated by Google) It is the main park of the city of Quito, rich in colonial buildings. (Original) Es el parque principal de la ciudad de Quito, rico en construcciones coloniales.

(Translated by Google) Excellent place to hang out. (Original) Exelente lugar para pasar un rato..

(Translated by Google) It is a national symbol of all Ecuadorians. (Original) Es un símbolo patrio de todos los ecuatorianos.

(Translated by Google) A favorite place to visit, at night it is a work of art (Original) Un lugar predilecto para visitar, en la noche es una obra de arte

(Translated by Google) The park at night is spectacular and very illuminated! Super big and with a lot of history! (Original) El parque de noche es espectacular y muy iluminado! Super grande y con mucha historia!

(Translated by Google) It is very clean but our culture has been lost ... there are no typical foods ... and there are people offering sexual services ... (Original) Esta muy limpia pero se ha perdido nuestra cultura... no hay comidas típicas... y hay personas ofreciendo servicios sexuales...

(Translated by Google) Handsome (Original) Hermoso

(Translated by Google) Spectacular (Original) Espectacular

That place is gorgeous! Amazing place of Quito. Ecuador has the most beautiful history downtown of America.

Nice place with some trees for shadow. You can also have some nice views over the nearby hill and the virgin Mary statue.

Gorgeous Plaza with beautiful architecture around the main garden. A lot of movement here and street vendors, but it's part of the experience. You almost feel like time travelling to colonial times here.

Gorgeous views and architecture. Such a beautiful historical city.

Beautiful buildings and statues. There are a lot of people in the area so if that isn't your thing then you will want to avoid the area.

Beautiful statues! Loved learning about Ecuadorian history and culture.

It's a superb place It's a must visit place

The area is beautifully designed with planters, plants, and benches to allow for pleasant walking, observation, or rest. Surrounding are mostly colonial era buildings, preserved or restored. There are many little touristy shops and signage that can distract from the appeal. In the distance, like many parts of the Historical Centre of Quito, is the hill with the statue of the Virgin of El Panecillo. At night, the lighting on the buildings and hill with the statue is a lovely sight.

Great place ohhhh! If you can visit go it.

Beautiful colonial square. I had the chance to come one day when the plaza was closed to the general public which allowed me to take beautiful pictures. Also security is tight here with the presidential palace being directly on the square. Many soldiers and police are present so I would say it is relativeky safe to take many pictures.

Very nice historical place near a lot of other historical places in the Quito downtown. Lots of shops and restaurants in the area. Not very lively at night but crowded during the day.

It really is interesting to see there aren't any fences, secret service guards or any guards for that matter in front of the presidential palace. Instead you see a barbershop and some other shops right on the ground floor of the Palace. Quite interesting indeed. Beautiful area and the heart of the Plaza Grande. I was told you have to be careful with pickpockets and keep your phone locked

We loved the colonial architecture and the fact that a lot of people use the park. We also had an excellent meal in the square.

Beautiful; the best in the world;; just the weird fanatic people screaming their believes is kinda agressive with the style of the plaza and diversity; and the real performance artists on the side streets running from cops.

Lovely but scary, there is a lot of people begging on the streets and venezolan. Police presence is great. Makes you feel more secure

Sparkling coziness. The Plaza de la Independencia or Plaza Grande is the heart of the Centro Historico where it is always busy and cozy. The square was created in 1534 when the city was founded. The square was and is the center of the city as it houses the most important buildings of power: the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Town Hall and the Archbishop's Palace. You are guaranteed to come here!

Good vibes, feels safe, strong police presence as of February 2022 when I'm writing this. Good restaurants and beer all around it. Chill place to see and interact with locals and take some photos. May not be safe late at night.

Walked the plaza, sat and observed and enjoyed the weather.

Old city at Ecuador Quito, great place to walk around and get to know more about the history of this country. Safe place to walk around but important to ask locals about which places not to go as not all streets are safe.

It's rhe best meeting point in "centro", you can do some tour, eat, do some people watching abd know the most important sites of quito from the past and up to date.

Nice place to visit, lots of history and knowledge surround this plaza. The best time to visit is first thing in the morning! Highly recommend. The picture was taken from the roof of the cathedral, very interesting museum!

Immerse yourself in the reality of a past that brought Spaniards to Ecuador. See how the people expressed their love for God in the stunning work of their hands. Ecuador seems to tell us to slow down. It asks you to pause to see faces passing by while you sip fresh fruit drinks. This is worthy of your time.

A wonderful open air experience. There were street vendors throughout.

The best square in old town Quito. A must stop when visiting the capital. Many locals sit in the shades and people watching. You cab also get your shoes shined by a dollar.

Beautiful square. Very photogenic area. Just hanging out there is worth it. Interesting places to go into as well.

I loved this place! Nice architecture and great options to eat. Lovely to walk around!

Great day in Quito. Be prepared for sunshine, cool weather, hot weather, and rain....all in one day.

Pretty good place to grab a bite or a cup of coffee and watch the performances at the square.

Good place to stay and eat. Many museums , churches to visit. Wholesales shops and many more. Just be care its always crowded, have proper eye on your stuffs you carry as there are loads of robbers too. You may never know who is behind you to rob. Independence Square is called Plaza Grande. One of the beautiful place , it's more romantic at night. At night you can see proper beauty of Capital.