Quito Sights
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- Spanish Phrases
- Guidebooks
Plaza de la Independencia
Plaza de la Independencia Review
Locals always refer to the city's main square, shaded by palms and pines, as the Plaza Grande. The white, neoclassical Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace), built in the 19th century, occupies the west side of the plaza and is not open to the public. The portico gracing the plaza's northern end, once the archbishop's palace, now holds a variety of stores and businesses, including several souvenir and sweets shops. The main branch of Quito Turismo, the city's top-notch tourist office, flanks the east side of the plaza.
- Location: Old City
Contact Information
Travel Deals in Quito
- Ecuador & Galapagos Experience IExplore
- Galapagos & Peru Experience — $4,219 IExplore
- Galapagos Lodge Based Adventure — $2,595 IExplore
- Galapagos Yacht Adventure — $4,479 IExplore
· Forums Trip Reports
-
Hello everybody,
Just wanted to give a heads up to any travelers flying out of Quito Airport. Read more -
Hi Guys,
In case anyone is interested here is a teaser for what's coming up in Ecuador!
If anyone is interested to check out what we got up to the video and story is available here Read more
·Ecuador Forum
-
Can somebody tell me how to call a cell phone in Ecuador - nobody seems to know. Read more
· Travel Blog
-
Hotels,
Best of the Best
It’s one thing for a hotel to tout "green" initiatives that smack of sustainability; it’s Read more
-
Restaurants
Trinidad capital Port of Spain boasts two distinct dining scenes showcasing the island’s multifaceted Read more
-
Travel Tip of the Day
If you're planning to eat a muffuletta, a huge sandwich made with Italian meats and cheese, at Central Read more
