Quito Observatory
Quito Observatory
- Address
- Av Colombia Eugenio Espejo Parque La Alameda
- Phone
- 02 257-0765
- Price
- admission $1
- Hours
- 8am-noon & 3-5pm Mon-Fri, 8am-noon Sat
Lonely Planet review for Quito Observatory
The Quito Observatory was opened by President García Moreno in 1864 and is the oldest observatory on the continent. It opens for stargazing on only the clearest nights – call ahead to confirm if the weather looks promising.








