One-day itinerary · Andes du Nord · Équateur
What to see in one day in Quito: 5 churches not to miss
Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Quito in a single day.
2.2 km on foot · about 3 h with visits
Stop 1
Cathedral of Quito
Cathedral · Quito
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 2 · 0.2 km from the previous stop
Iglesia de El Sagrario
Church · Quito
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 3 · 0.3 km from the previous stop
Basilica of La Merced
Sanctuary · Quito
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 4 · 0.5 km from the previous stop
Monasterio de Santa Clara
Abbey · Quito
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 5 · 1.2 km from the previous stop
Basilica of the National Vow
Sanctuary · Distrito Metropolitano de Quito
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guide
Tips for the day
- Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
- Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
- Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.
Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.