Half-Day Market and Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito

Have you tried a ceviche without fish? This is an Andean ceviche, instead of fish it has mountain grains like toasted corn, popcorn, chifles, onion, tomato, tomato juice, lime, and Andean chocho. Flavors that mix salty, citrus, sweet (an explosion of flavor). 

Ecuadorian cuisine is also based on green plantain, such as “Tigrillo” which is cooked green plantain with fresh cheese and egg. We also have “bolas de verde” filled with cheese or pork, accompanied by a cup of coffee, it’s the best way to start the day with energy.

After the first stops, exercise is important, so it is optional, but we can visit the most important artisan market in Quito where you can take a spectacular souvenir from your visit to the country, such as ponchos, hats, keychains, magnets, etc.

The making of this artisanal ice cream, only using local fruits like naranjilla, taxo, etc., is a delight, and even more to learn the way it is made: a paila, dry ice, salt, wooden spoon, and a lot of strength to beat and transform the fruit juice into ice cream.

Santhorno is known for being a restaurant that offers the best empanadas in Quito, made in an artisanal way and baked in an oven, using different types of proteins or cheese, along with the house’s special sauces; while you wait for your empanada you can visit their hotel and take beautiful photos in a colonial-style house – castle.

Visiting a market is a must in a city, observe how local commerce works, you will not only see local fruits but also taste them, for example, have you heard of the snake fruit? Very delicious! Discover much more.

In the same market in the food area you will have several options, all meeting the highest standards of flavor and hygiene, where you will select your final dish after the guide explains each one or the one that interests you the most.