Ecuador

Day trips from Quito

Places you can visit in a day from Quito and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Mindo Cloud Forest Reserve
30 km from Quito
Mindo Cloud Forest Reserve offers guided hikes through misty trails and birdwatching spots, ideal for a nature day trip.
2

Papallacta Hot Springs
45 km from Quito
Papallacta Hot Springs features mineral pools set in the Andes, a relaxing soak after a drive from Quito.
3

Otavalo Market and Plaza
57 km from Quito
Otavalo Market and Plaza host indigenous artisans selling textiles and crafts, plus a lively central square.
4

Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
29 km from Quito
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve sits in a volcanic crater with easy walking paths and panoramic views of the valley.