Quito, Ecuador, guarantees a memorable experience even if you just follow the tour guides and only hit the popular tourist attractions. But if you want to have a unique adventure, you should make sure to check out some of the city’s following hidden gems.
Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila
Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila celebrates Andean indigenous culture with artifacts, objects, and artworks. The building that houses museums was designed by renowned finger painter Ortega Maila and contained a variety of his original works.
Pululahua Volcano
One of the reasons why Pululahua Volcano is a hidden gem is that most people don’t want to invest the effort to get there. You will need to take a cable car and then embark on a hike to eventually get to the top. However, the panoramic views are well worth it.
Museo Franciscano del Padre Almeida
This small and intimate museum is undeservedly overlooked by tourists. While not looking spectacular from the outside, it houses an impressive collection of artworks, including Hieronymus Bosch’s “A Passage from this Life to Eternity” and Miguel de Santiago’s unusual painting of the Last Supper. The museum also has several frescoes, some of which have only been uncovered recently.