Calle la Ronda

La Ronda street, in Quito

La Ronda street is one of the oldest and most picturesque streets of old Quito, full of charm and traditions. The Quito audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this colourful lane, the heart of the popular and artistic life of the historic centre.

A lane with a thousand facets

La Ronda is an old quarter and one of the oldest streets of Quito. Narrow and cobbled, lined with colourful houses with flowered balconies, it was long a home of the bohemian life, frequented by poets and musicians. Restored, it today hosts craft workshops, cafés, traditional restaurants and music venues. Lively especially in the evening, it offers a vivid dive into the popular and cultural soul of the historic centre.

What to see

Here you wander in the cobbled lane, between colourful houses, craft workshops, cafés and music venues, in the bohemian atmosphere of old Quito. La Ronda street is one of the oldest and most charming streets of the city. It is a must-see stop, especially lively in the evening.

Practical information

La Ronda street lies in the heart of the historic centre of Quito, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public street; workshops, cafés and restaurants have their own hours. The lane is particularly lively in the evening and at the weekend.

Why visit La Ronda street?

For its bohemian and traditional atmosphere: it is one of the oldest streets of Quito, lined with colourful houses, craft workshops, cafés and music venues.

Where is La Ronda street?

In the heart of the historic centre of Quito, in Ecuador.