Things to do in Quito (Ecuador): Monumento a la Independencia, Centro Cultural Hernández, Casa San Marcos, Museo de Arte Precolombino Casa del Alabado, Museo Alberto Mena Caamaño, 4 day-by-day itineraries, month-by-month weather, the best time to go and hotels.
According to real weather data (2023-2024 averages), the months with 18–33 °C daytime highs and under 100 mm of rain in Quito are: July, August, September.
Our 4 day-by-day plans for Quito last 2 to 10 days.
On site (flights excluded), our plans start at €1050–1450 per person for 5 days, including lodging, meals, visits and transport.
Our “Quito Essentials” plan: Day 1 — Quito historic centre; Day 2 — Independence Square.
Our “Quito and Mitad del Mundo” plan: Day 1 — Quito historic centre; Day 2 — Independence Square; Day 3 — Mitad del Mundo.
Close to the tourist centre: Albergue San Juan de Dios (600 m), Hostel Rebel (1.1 km), Kiara by Acción Animal (1.1 km). Our directory lists 310 hotels in Quito, to contact directly.
Some places to see in the centre: Monumento a la Independencia, Centro Cultural Hernández, Casa San Marcos, Centro Comercial La Merced, Museo de Arte Precolombino Casa del Alabado, Museo Alberto Mena Caamaño.