Best places: Things to dos in La Libertad, Ecuador

Monumental baroque church with an interior featuring elaborate paintings & sculpture.

Iconic baroque church, built from 1605–1765, known for its elaborately carved, gilded interior.

👍 Nice place to visit in the historic centre of Quito, lovely views when you get up to the La Basilica towers

👍👍 A typical ‘been there, done it ✔️’ picture you have to take while visiting Quito. But once you’re up the mountain, wow! What an amazing view and a stunning scenery. Be aware that the little hike from the cable car to the swings literately takes your breath due to the thin air. Therefor; take your ti...

Museum dedicated to sculptor & painter Oswaldo Guayasamín in the artist's former hillside home.

Vast collection of pre-Columbian art & artifacts in stylish, contemporary displays.

👍👍 Must do. I can’t believe this place is not mentioned on more blogs, it’s a total hidden gem. The tour includes 1st - a look at the agave garden and history about how soaps and lipstick is made from agave. 2nd - a tour of the museum. 3rd - an explanation of the distillery process, 4th- Brief cocktai...

Stone monument along the equator & a plaza where visitors can stand with a foot in each hemisphere.

Elevated nature area with wooded trails & viewing decks overlooking the city, plus native alpacas.

Large, wooded park with picnicking & camping areas, plus a dog run, sculptures & sports fields.

Ecological reserve spanning across the mountainous landscape surrounding the Pululahua volcano.

Sprawling green area with 2 lagoons, sports courts & a playground, plus palm & eucalyptus groves.

Museum showcasing exhibits from places on the equator, plus equator-related science experiments.

Museum honoring Latin Americans with extensive artworks by Oswaldo Guayasamín & artifacts.

👍 Grand looking church. Was only able to see it from outside as it was closed for a wedding ceremony

Small museum in a 1565 hospital featuring exhibits about Quito's history & a tranquil courtyard.

👍 In the atmospheric suburb of Guápulo is the very beautiful Santuario de Guápulo, a monastery from the second half of the 17th century with an impressive collection of colonial art and the beautifully carved pulpit by Juan Batista Menacho. The Museo Franciscano Fray Antonio Rodriguez houses some of t...

16th-century domed church with neoclassical architecture & 4 colorful, dramatic chapels.

👍👍 Good place to walk, run or ride a bicycle. One thing to take into account is to carry mosquito repellent and sunblock when you go there.