Title: Plaza de San Francisco in Quito Historic Center | Expedia.co.uk [Plaza de San Francisco Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-De-San-Francisco-Hotels.0-l6112366-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Plaza de San Francisco Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Plaza-De-San-Francisco.d6112366.Car-Hire-Guide)[Quito Historic Center Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-Historic-Center.d6326012.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Plaza de San Francisco ![San Francisco Park featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112370/5540019f-953a-42ee-a4af-4eb7ec382266.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Francisco Park showing a small town or village and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112370/ef9f0c2f-801e-40a1-a30b-a90d3c1b9d15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Francisco Church showing a church or cathedral and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112370/c4b3b677-e944-42f5-b739-a064fe23a58f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Plaza de San Francisco featuring a small town or village and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112366/ba8cb6fc-9746-43b0-bd59-2140ecce622e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Francisco Park featuring a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112366/7b0076d7-75d6-4791-acb0-0fcf562e838f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Plaza de San Francisco Activities --- --- #### This public square in front of San Francisco Church is a great spot to enjoy the history and culture of the Old Town with views of local landmarks. San Francisco Plaza is a charming cobbled square in front of San Francisco Church and Monastery. Visit this square on your way to the church and find a lively spot filled with history and culture. Sit at one of the square’s many open-air restaurants and cafés, and enjoy clear views of El Panecillo and the Quito Madonna monument. The plaza was established in the 16th century, at the same time as the church and monastery. It was used by the city’s early inhabitants as a marketplace, water source and public meeting place. Indigenous people and colonial Franciscans would meet at this commercial center to trade goods. Stroll around the square to admire its open views of the magnificent San Francisco Church and Monastery. The plaza is on a slight slope, because it was built on the site of an ancient Incan temple. Take your place at one of the alfresco restaurants on the square. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a canelazo, a local drink made from spiced rum and served hot. This spot is great for people-watching and becomes quite busy at lunchtime and on weekends. Visit on the weekend to watch local street performers playing indigenous music and dancing. Buy souvenirs, ice creams and snacks from the many street vendors. Visit in the afternoon to see a stunning view of the sun setting over San Francisco Church and the distant Pichincha volcano. Learn more about the area’s heritage at the square’s visitor information display. Pay close attention to your belongings, as pickpockets and scammers operate in the tourist areas of Quito. San Francisco Plaza is located in the historic center of Quito, directly in front of San Francisco Church. Visit the square any day for free to enjoy the views and the atmosphere. 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