Monasterio de Carmen Alto

Go only when you have seen the rest of Quito

Interesting place with a unique perspective. Go here when you have seen all the other sites in Quito and are filling out a day. Note, that although the website says there are English-speaking guides...

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Construction began in the last decade of the 16th century, since by the year 1618 Mariana de Jesús Paredes y Flores had been born there, who later became the first Catholic saint in Ecuador. After his...

Interesting

This is a monastery where locals have been going to buy all natural and home made sweets, remedies, face creams and more. You buy them from the secluded nuns who are behind a small door to prevent peo...

A beautiful, historic, and hallowed site

This building is old and attractive, with amazing architectural details and woodwork. I was so agog at all of the beautiful things to look at that I could hardly pay attention to our nice guide.

An essential visit during a short stay

This is a fascinating museum. Even if you are only in Quito for a short stopover you should try and visit as it describes the life of the nuns beautifully, is well laid out with recreations of monast...