Historic Landmarks
Natural Attractions
Culture & Traditions
Middle of the World
100
What is the name of the main square in Quito's Historic Center?
Plaza de la Independencia
100
What is the name of the active volcano near Quito?
Cotopaxi
100
What is the most famous festival celebrated in Quito every December?
Fiestas de Quito.
100
What is the name of the monument marking the equator in Quito?
Mitad del Mundo Monument
200
Which famous church in Quito is known for its gold-covered interior?
La Compañía de Jesús
200
Which cable car in Quito takes visitors up to 4,100 meters for an amazing view?
TelefériQo
200
What is a traditional dish from Quito that includes avocado, cheese, and popcorn?
Locro de papa.
200
Which famous scientist’s expedition helped prove the shape of the Earth in Ecuador?
Charles-Marie de La Condamine.
300
What is the name of the hill with a large statue of the Virgin Mary overlooking Quito?
El Panecillo.
300
What is the name of the large park in northern Quito, known as the "lungs of the city"?
Parque La Carolina
300
Which traditional drink, made with fruit and spices, is popular during Quito’s celebrations?
Canelazo
300
What phenomenon can you experience at the Intiñan Museum near Mitad del Mundo?
Water draining in different directions on each side of the equator.
400
Which colonial street in Quito is famous for its traditional houses and cultural heritage?
La Ronda.
400
Which famous crater, located near Quito, is home to a small community inside?
Pululahua Crater
400
Which museum in Quito is dedicated to the indigenous cultures of Ecuador?
Museo Nacional del Ecuador.
400
True or False: The actual equator line is exactly where the Mitad del Mundo Monument is located.
False! GPS measurements show it is a few hundred meters away.
500
True or False: Quito's Historic Center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
True! It was declared in 1978.
500
True or False: Quito is the highest capital city in the world.
False! La Paz, Bolivia, is higher, but Quito is the highest constitutional capital.
500
True or False: Quito’s historic center has one of the best-preserved colonial architectures in Latin America.
True! It’s considered one of the best in the world.
500
What is the indigenous name for the region where the equator passes through Ecuador?
Inti-Ñan," which means "Path of the Sun" in Kichwa.