Quito - La Mariscal District: heritage houses and the artisan market

Pichincha, Ecuador



A free walk through the La Mariscal neighborhood, with the possibility of stopping for coffee, typical food, or to see handicrafts. Discover the traditional artisan market, an important stop in Quito

Highlights

  • See heritage houses in an old 20th-century neighborhood
  • 20th-century architecture and different styles
  • Houses, mansions, and palaces
  • Modern history of the city of Quito
  • Find Ecuadorian handicrafts

Description

La Mariscal is a hundred-year-old neighborhood. It is distinguished by its beautiful houses, mansions, palaces, castles, ancient haciendas, and other buildings in different architectural styles. The neighborhood is home to numerous heritage buildings constructed throughout the 20th century. It also has other attractions such as the Artisan Market, a stop of interest to get to know the city of Quito, the Parque El Ejido, the Gothic-style church of Santa Teresita, and, if you like, the National Museum, with free admission. This is a very flexible sightseeing tour where you can walk around the area admiring its houses, with stories, anecdotes, architecture, typical food, and more.

Includes

A leisurely walk through the neighborhood Admission to the handicraft market, El Ejido Park, National Museum

Excludes

Food, drinks, handicrafts

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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