Sunset

Golden Hour at Itchimbia

Skip the crowds at the Panecillo and catch the sunset from the quieter, higher vantage point of Itchimbia.

Best time: 17:35About 60 min

Timeline

16:03
Abya Yala
Grab a coffee and browse local history at Abya Yala bookshop. It is a calm start before the evening rush.
17:03
Itchimbia cultural complex and park
Walk up to the Itchimbia cultural complex and park. The 22-minute climb is worth it for the clear, unobstructed view of the sun dipping below the western horizon.
18:33
Cherusker
End the evening with a beer and German food at Cherusker. It is a short walk from the park and open late.

Local tip

The walk from the bookshop to the park is about 30 minutes. Pace yourself so you arrive at Itchimbia just as the golden light begins.

Check before you go

Abya Yala is open Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00.
Cherusker is open Mo-Th 15:30-23:30; Fr,Sa 15:30-01:30.

Worth knowing

Cherusker is open at 18:33 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Quito (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).