Parque Gabriel García Moreno, Quito
The Gabriel García Moreno park is most notable for The Basilica del Voto Nacional, also known simply as "the Basilica". Like Notre Dame in Paris, this majestic church is set on a hill, and can be admired from anywhere in the city. First built in 1883, improvements continue to be made to the church to this day. Its towers are the tallest in the country. The Basilica is especially beautiful at night, when it is illuminated in several colors. Don't leave Quito without seeing this amazing house of worship.
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Sight Name: Parque Gabriel García Moreno
Sight Location: Quito, Ecuador (See walking tours in Quito)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Quito, Ecuador (See walking tours in Quito)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Quito, Ecuador
Create Your Own Walk in Quito
Creating your own self-guided walk in Quito is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Religious Buildings Tour
As a former Spanish colony, Ecuador and its capital city Quito are home to literally dozens of Catholic churches. The Spaniards brought their faith into the new country and built many great temples here, some of which even pre-date the city of Quito itself.
Among the key local landmarks of ecclesiastical architecture is the Santo Domingo Church, dating back to the 16th century and showcasing a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Among the key local landmarks of ecclesiastical architecture is the Santo Domingo Church, dating back to the 16th century and showcasing a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Quito Introduction Walking Tour
Born from Inca dreams and Spanish conquest, Quito stands high in the Andes—not just between valleys and volcanoes, but between worlds: indigenous, colonial, and modern.
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in South America. Its name is believed to derive from the Quitus, an Indigenous group that lived in the area long before the Inca conquest. The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in South America. Its name is believed to derive from the Quitus, an Indigenous group that lived in the area long before the Inca conquest. The... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles