Metropolitan District of Quito Travel Guide

Pichincha

A brightly lit, intricately decorated building with multiple arches and columns.
A cathedral with two towers and a cityscape in the background.
A brick monument with a globe on top, flags, and a plaque.
A cathedral with two tall spires and a clock tower, set against a cityscape with a clear sky.
A brightly lit cathedral with two towers, a large central arch, and a cross on top.

Popular cities in Metropolitan District of Quito

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
Nanegalito
Known for Natural parks
Nanegalito awaits: its parks and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
Pacto
Head to sights like Montes Quisaya as you discover the local area in Pacto.
Lloa
Venture to sights like Mindo Cloud Forest and Volcano Pichincha as you discover Lloa.
Nanegal
Venture to sights like Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve as you discover the local area in Nanegal.
San Jose de Minas
Head to sights like Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve and Cerro Calera as you discover San Jose de Minas.

Stay near popular Metropolitan District of Quito attractions