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The Top 17 Attractions in Nayon

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Nayon. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Nayon is a region where 17

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Basilica of San Francisco (Quito)

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he Basilica of San Francisco (Basílica de San Francisco in Spanish) is the most important part of the Franciscan monastery of El San Francisco in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. …

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TelefériQo Cable Car

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Very impressive to take the train up the mountain and have the view of Quito from the top. Great, well-signposted hiking tours start at the top. There is a small …

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Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), Quito

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The Plaza Grande is a large square in the center of Quito's old town. In addition to the government building, there are also several churches here. It's also one of …

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Virgin of El Panecillo

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The Virgin of El Panecillo, also known as the Virgin of Quito due to the name of the sculpture on which it is inspired, is a monument in the city …

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Plaza de San Francisco

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The Plaza de San Francisco is a major public square in the Historic Center of Quito, Ecuador, upon which faces La Iglesia y Monasterio de San Francisco from which it takes its name.

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Church of the Society of Jesus (Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús)

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Beautiful catholic church. Admission includes a free guided tour. Be sure to go to the roof.

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Cacao Museum

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A small museum dedicated to the history of cacao cultivation in Ecuador (it was the world's largest producer at the beginning of the 19th century).
In addition to delicious chocolate ice cream and pastries, the museum primarily sells expensive chocolate.

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View of Quito from the Teleférico

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We started up right after our arrival in Quito - in retrospect we should have acclimatized, the air at almost 4,000 m was pretty thin ...

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Basilica of the National Vow

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Monumental church in the sumptuous neo-Gothic style of the 19th century, dedicated to the Sacred Heart, with a wide view of the city from the towers.

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Museo de la Ciudad de Quito

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The city museum is located in an old monastery and shows the history of the city from its foundation to modern times.
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View of Quito from Teleférico

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Fantastic views over Quito and to the snow capped Andes peaks. Visibility is usually better in the morning before dense clouds often form in the afternoon.

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The Top 17 Attractions in Nayon

Basilica of San Francisco (Quito)

TelefériQo Cable Car

Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), Quito

Virgin of El Panecillo

Plaza de San Francisco

Church of the Society of Jesus (Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús)

Cacao Museum

View of Quito from the Teleférico

Basilica of the National Vow

Museo de la Ciudad de Quito

View of Quito from Teleférico

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