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Our local recommendations

We've handpicked our favourite local spots so you can continue exploring like a local after your experience is over.

Our top 5 street food / quick food stops:

• Tripa Misky ( Tripe BBQ , La Floresta)
• Pinchos ( La Floresta)
• Cevichochos ( Vegeterian Ceviche)
• Mote with chicharon
• The Sandwiches of the Plaza Grande (in the part of the Chile in the Archbishop's Palace)

Our top 4 most recommended restaurants / food establishments:

• Cevicheria ¨El Salceron¨located in the Mariscal Area
• Croaker ( Corvinas) t the Central Market
• Maytu ( Amazonian food)
• House of humita and tamal lojano ( breakfast and local snacks)

Best coffee stops in the city to start your day:

• Café Niza (traditional in the oldtown)
• Café del Fraile ( Old Town)
• Cafeteria Galleti ( different Locations)

Top 5 live music / evening entertainment venues you can’t miss:

• La Oficina ( Dancing )
• Quito Jazz Club
• Lost City
• Community hostel ( rooftop with a view)
• Shot Me

Our top 3 parks to wander and relax in:

• La Carolina Park ( centrally located)
• Guanguiltagua Park ( AKA Parque Metropolitano)
• La Armenia ( outside of Quito)

Top 3 must-do activities in the city:

• TeleferiQo ( Cable Car)
• Visit Panecillo ( Incredible view of the old town)
• Visit the mitad del Mundo ( Equator)

Our favourite hidden gems:

• Yanacocha Reserve (road to Nono)
• Lloa ( Pichincha Route )
• La Floresta Neighbourhood ( Hipster local restaurants and bars).

Helpful tips while visiting:

• Avoid going out on foot at night in non-busy areas.
• Do not trust strangers who lend themselves to "help" on the street
• Avoid making payments with $100 or $50 bills.
• Try to get around in safe taxis with legal license plates, Uber is also ok
• No need to walk around with valuables, always be aware of pickpocketing