No-Nonsense Tourist Guide
Drinks & Nightlife
The pizza rocks. Best time to go is happy hour, between 5-7pm.
49 abantu bendawo batusa
Bandido Brewing
Jose J.OlmedoThe pizza rocks. Best time to go is happy hour, between 5-7pm.
Food is good and there are movie screenings for $1 contribution on Thursdays.
21 abantu bendawo batusa
La Oficina
E4-55 José de AnteparaFood is good and there are movie screenings for $1 contribution on Thursdays.
Love the eclectic deco and off-the-beaten-track location. Food is good too.
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Café Dios No Muere
n4-62 Juan Pío MontúfarLove the eclectic deco and off-the-beaten-track location. Food is good too.
On Esmeraldas and Vicente León (one block north from what is marked on the map) you may find "Sereno Moreno" a nice and small but cozy bar for having local beer and food.
Vicente Leon
Vicente LeónOn Esmeraldas and Vicente León (one block north from what is marked on the map) you may find "Sereno Moreno" a nice and small but cozy bar for having local beer and food.
Right in front of the Basilica entrance (on Carchi street) you may find Kaleidoscope, a nice small bar with stunning views of the church, both at day and night. This is the closest bar from home, two blocks away.
134 abantu bendawo batusa
IBhasilikha yezokubhalisa yaseNingizimu Afrika
11-263 y CarchiRight in front of the Basilica entrance (on Carchi street) you may find Kaleidoscope, a nice small bar with stunning views of the church, both at day and night. This is the closest bar from home, two blocks away.
Food Scene
The 'quesadillas' are the last genuine remaining. There is good ice-cream too.
Quesadillas de San Juan
MéxicoThe 'quesadillas' are the last genuine remaining. There is good ice-cream too.
En-Dulce
Oe3-26 y Calle GuayaquilBreakfast or brunch... a must-go! Value for money too.
Café Galletti
Avenida 6 de DiciembreSimply sleek and beautiful.
This is the most authentic 'mote and fritada' in the hood; a must-go if you are into pork and don't mind mid-range spots.
Motes San Juan
NicaraguaThis is the most authentic 'mote and fritada' in the hood; a must-go if you are into pork and don't mind mid-range spots.
Parks & Nature
I-Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park
Good for cicling, camping and BBQs.
Usually there is urban theatre and/or stand-up comediands and you'll most linkely stumble upon old-school ecuadorian games.
75 abantu bendawo batusa
Iphaki le-El Ejido
Usually there is urban theatre and/or stand-up comediands and you'll most linkely stumble upon old-school ecuadorian games.
Best view of the entire city. Lovely if you are into hiking.
110 abantu bendawo batusa
Teleferico De Quito station
Best view of the entire city. Lovely if you are into hiking.
Good for cicling, walking and sports in general. You may find the botanical garden hiding in the middle of the park.
378 abantu bendawo batusa
La Carolina
Good for cicling, walking and sports in general. You may find the botanical garden hiding in the middle of the park.
Iphaki La Alameda
242 Avenida Gran ColombiaGood for pedalling and short walks.
Shopping
Pasaje N11C
Pasaje N11CThree little stores for basic shopping on this block.