Catholic pilgrimage guide · Ecuador

Quito,
baroque faith beneath the Andes.

Enter the Catholic heart of historic Quito through national devotion, Franciscan and Jesuit worship, St. Mariana de Jesús, and Our Lady of Good Success.

Explore 6 places on the map Choose a suggested journey

6 sacred places3 devotional areas1–2 day journeys

A capital’s Catholic vow

The Basilica and cathedral

Begin with the Sacred Heart national vow and the local Church’s cathedral.

BasilicaBasilica of the National VowQuito, EcuadorOpen guide →CathedralMetropolitan Cathedral of QuitoQuito, EcuadorOpen guide →

Suggested journeys

Choose your pace

Each journey can be saved directly to your account with its day assignments, stop order and pilgrimage notes intact.

1 day

The essential Quito pilgrimage

A focused day through the city’s principal shrine, saint, and Catholic-history destinations.

Day 1 · MorningBasilica of the National VowBegin with prayer and enough time for the principal sacred place.
Day 1 · Late morningMetropolitan Cathedral of QuitoContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
Day 1 · AfternoonChurch and Convent of San FranciscoContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.
Day 1 · Late afternoonChurch of the Society of JesusContinue prayerfully and verify current opening or liturgy before arrival.

2 days

Quito in depth

A slower pilgrimage that makes room for worship, historic context, and the sacred places beyond the central landmark.

Day 1 · MorningBasilica of the National VowAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 1 · MiddayMetropolitan Cathedral of QuitoAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 1 · AfternoonChurch and Convent of San FranciscoAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 2 · MorningChurch of the Society of JesusAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 2 · MiddayCarmen Alto and St. Mariana de JesúsAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.
Day 2 · AfternoonArchdiocesan Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Good SuccessAllow time for prayer and confirm the official visitor or liturgy schedule.