Maximo de la Merced Convent

The convent of La Merced, in Quito

The church and the convent of La Merced form a fine colonial religious ensemble of the historic centre of Quito. The Quito audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this monument, one of the treasures of the city.

A treasure of colonial art

The church and the convent of La Merced are among the great colonial religious ensembles of Quito. The building stands out by its bell tower, one of the highest of the historic centre, as well as by its cloisters, its decorations and its works of art. A place of worship and monastic life for centuries, it testifies to the refinement of colonial art and the Quito school, in the Ecuadorian capital.

What to see

You admire the high bell tower, the cloisters, the decorations and the works of art of the convent, in an atmosphere of contemplation. The ensemble of La Merced is a treasure of the colonial art of Quito. It is a stop to be discovered with respect, in the heart of the historic centre.

Practical information

The church and the convent of La Merced lie in the heart of the historic centre of Quito, reachable on foot. A place of worship, the visit may be subject to an entrance fee and follows its own hours, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is remarkable about the convent of La Merced?

Its bell tower, one of the highest of the historic centre of Quito, as well as its cloisters, its decorations and its works of art, treasures of colonial art.

Where is the convent of La Merced?

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