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Where to stay in Quito Historic Center
La Carolina
Visitors often come to La Carolina for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parque La Carolina and El Jardin Mall. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Iñaquito Station.
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Popular places to visit
Independence Square
Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings.
St. Francis Catholic Church
This church and monastery complex is as old as the city itself and features stunning 16th-century architecture, a converted catacomb and 3,500 artworks.
Calle La Ronda
Visit artisan shops, bohemian cafés and centuries-old houses as you wander this quaint cobblestone street on the edge of Quito’s historic center.