Mercado San Francisco

The San Francisco market, in Quito

The San Francisco market is a traditional market of the historic centre of Quito, a showcase of local flavours and products. The Quito audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively place, where you discover the Ecuadorian way of life and gastronomy.

Flavours and products of Ecuador

Renowned as clean and welcoming compared to other markets of the city, the San Francisco market is a typical place of the historic centre of Quito. There you discover the fruits, vegetables, herbs and local products of Ecuador, as well as food stalls where you taste the local specialities. A lively and colourful place of life, it offers an authentic dive into the gastronomy and the popular culture of the capital.

What to see

Here you discover the stalls of fruits, vegetables, herbs and local products, as well as the food stands where you taste the Ecuadorian specialities, in a lively and colourful atmosphere. The San Francisco market offers an authentic dive into the popular culture of Quito. It is a tasty stop, in the heart of the historic centre.

Practical information

The San Francisco market lies in the heart of the historic centre of Quito, reachable on foot. The market follows its own hours, which vary; it is generally more lively in the morning. It is best to come early to enjoy the atmosphere and the fresh products.

What can you find at the San Francisco market?

Fruits, vegetables, herbs and local products of Ecuador, as well as food stands where you taste the local specialities, in the heart of Quito.

Where is the San Francisco market?

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