GuarandaThings to do

Things to do in Guaranda

  1. Los 7 Santos

    Near 10 de Agosto, and thoroughly out of place in Guaranda, Los 7 Santos offers all that you would expect from an artsy café in Quito. The coffee’s not quite up to snuff, but the cool atmosphere is a great place to pen your next novel – or just sit comfortably and read one. There’s breakfast in the morning and small sandwiches and bocaditos (snacks) all day.

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  2. La Estancia

    Restaurant by day, bar by night, La Estancia (near Sucre) is a cool little place with an old-fashioned sign, wooden tables and friendly staff. Most of the menu is steaks, chicken and pasta.

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  3. La Bohemia

    Close to Parque Bolívar, La Bohemia serves almuerzos ($2) in a laid-back but attentive atmosphere. Chase your meal down with one of the giant batidos (shakes).

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  4. Plaza 15 de Mayo

    The markets on Saturday and Wednesday take place at Plaza 15 de Mayo, which has old adobe houses and a pleasantly quiet, forgotten colonial air.

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  5. Queseras de Bolívar

    Stock up here on the province’s famous cheeses ($6 to $7 for a whole wheel), chocolate and other treats.

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  6. Pizzería Salinerita

    From the folks who brought you the cheese, the pizza here has a good crust and sauce as well.

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