Best Craft Stores in Quito

Local Recommendations from our My Guide Ecuador team

Bright colors are the main feature that distinguishes Ecuadorian crafts. From the famous 'masapán' from the town of Calderón to the Andean textiles, colour is the word.

Whether you're looking for your own souvenir of your trip to Ecuador or for some present to take home, you can find fine artisanship products in elegant stores, as well as more primitive and less pricey, but nevertheless (or, many would say, more precious just because of that) beautiful crafts in markets. From 50 cent keychains to fine textiles, all with the indelible mark of Ecuador.We have compiled a selection of the best and most popular of all kinds, but if you find a special one that we missed, do drop us a word about it, other travelers will appreciate it.