6 Best Places to Shop in Quito, Ecuador

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Quito's best shopping area is the New City's Mariscal district. Bounded by Avenidas Amazonas, 6 de Diciembre, Patria, and Colón, the neighborhood is a tightly packed collection of shops and boutiques. Items are reasonably priced, though they don't rival the outlying markets for bargains and color. The quality, however, is often superior. Many stores throughout Quito are closed Saturday afternoon and Sunday, but most shopping malls are open all week.

Folklore Olga Fisch

La Floresta Fodor's choice

Folklore Olga Fisch is one of Quito's more expensive, and curious, shopping experiences. The shop is in the colonial home of the late Olga Fisch (1901–90), who worked with craftspeople to turn folk art into modern works of art. The store specializes in handwoven rugs, tapestries, clothing, and pottery inspired by indigenous motifs. While you're here, visit the splendid museum upstairs and have lunch or afternoon tea in the small, informal restaurant in the garden or dinner in the intimate indoor restaurant.

Colon E10-53 y Caamaño, Quito, 170149, Ecuador
22-541--315
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Galería Latina

La Mariscal Fodor's choice

Galería Latina offers an enormous selection of sterling-silver jewelry, ceramic figures, baskets, alpaca clothing, and antiques.

El Centro Artesanal

La Mariscal

El Centro Artesanal specializes in hand-knit sweaters and other items.

Juan León Mera 804, Quito, 170143, Ecuador
22-548--235

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El Jardín

La Mariscal

The most extensive collection of handicraft shops is in Quito's modern shopping mall, El Jardín.

Av. Amazonas and Av. La República, Quito, 170149, Ecuador
22-466--570

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Homero Ortega & Hijos

La Mariscal

Homero Ortega & Hijos, Cuenca's famous Panama hat maker, has a store here in Quito.

Gil Ramírez Dávalos 3-86, Quito, 170143, Ecuador
72-809--000
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La Bodega

La Mariscal

In addition to regional crafts, La Bodega has an extensive collection of sweaters in wool and cotton.

Juan León Mera 614, Quito, 170143, Ecuador
22-225--844

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