Parks und Aussichtspunkte in Quito

Quito Parks & Viewpoints

Quito’s high-altitude landscape is defined by a mix of expansive urban parks and volcanic lookout points. The selection includes historic sites like the central Independence Square and the volcanic hill of El Panecillo, home to the iconic winged Virgin statue. Modern green spaces like Parque La Carolina offer recreational facilities in the business district, while terraced parks such as Guápulo and Itchimbía provide panoramic views of the Andean cordillera and the colonial Old Town.

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El Panecillo

El Panecillo is a 200-metre-high hill of volcanic-origin, with loess soil, located between southern and central Quito.

Guapulo Park

A 16-hectare terraced park on a steep ravine featuring walking trails, a small lagoon, and views of the 17th-century Guápulo Sanctuary.

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Ejido Park

Parque El Ejido is a park located along Avenue Patria in the Old Centre part of Quito, Ecuador. It is the third-largest park in the city.

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Independence Square

Independence Square is the principal and central public square of Quito, Ecuador.

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Alameda Park

La Alameda Park is a park in Quito.

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Carolina Park

Parque La Carolina is a 165.5-acre park in the centre of the Quito central business district, bordered by the avenues Río Amazonas, de…

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Mirador Norte

High-altitude lookout point on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano providing views of northern Quito.

Mirador de San Juan

Viewpoint in one of Quito's oldest neighborhoods, offering vistas of the Historic Center's colonial architecture and the Basilica of the National Vow.