What to do in Puéllaro

Activities, attractions and tours

Puéllaro Attractions

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Places of interest in Puéllaro

Puéllaro is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Puéllaro, and make it a breeze to explore Puéllaro and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Puéllaro to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Puéllaro attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Monument to the Equator

While Quito may not be unique in its position on the equator, the Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) Monument made it the most famous example of a city in two hemispheres. The monument is built on the historic site where a French explorer calculated the line of the equator in 1736. Visit the 98-foot (30-meter) monument and stand with one foot in each half of the world.
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Mitad del Mundo Monument featuring a square or plaza, a monument and a park

2. Foch Square

Experience the wide-ranging and energetic nightlife of Quito amid the bright lights of the vivacious Plaza Foch (Foch Square). Once a rundown intersection in the Mariscal district, today this entertainment square is the beating heart of Quito’s nightlife scene. It’s where locals and tourists alike come to eat, drink, dance and mingle in the bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Plaza Foch is also the setting for live music events and a weekly artisan market.
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Foch Square featuring street scenes and a square or plaza

3. La Mariscal Craft Market

Peruse intriguing handicrafts and see artisans at work while you browse the stalls of the Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal (La Mariscal Craft Market). Shop for anything from clothing and jewelry to art, children’s toys and textiles. Over 100 stall holders ply their trade in the animated Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal, one of Quito’s best markets for crafts and souvenirs.
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La Mariscal Craft Market which includes interior views, street scenes and markets

4. Basilica of the National Vow

The Basílica del Sagrado Voto Nacional (Basilica of the National Vow) is a grand building that has been compared to the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. The Roman Catholic Basílica del Sagrado Voto Nacional is a neo-Gothic masterpiece and the largest of its kind in the Americas. Visit the basilica to discover its stunning architecture and beautiful sanctuary and chapels.
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Basilica of the National Vow showing interior views, a church or cathedral and religious elements

5. Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

Find a historical site rich with religious, political and artistic heritage at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Quito (Catedral Metropolitana de Quito), one of the oldest churches in South America. This 16th-century cathedral features an eclectic mix of architectural styles, from Gothic-Mudéjar (Moorish) to Baroque and neoclassical. Stroll through the historic cathedral to see its ornate naves, chapels, golden high altar and celebrated paintings from the Quito School of Art.
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Quito Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, street scenes and heritage architecture

Day trip destinations from Puéllaro

Quito which includes a city and landscape views

Quito

Mitad del Mundo Monument featuring a square or plaza, a monument and a park

San Antonio de Pichincha