Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

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Top 2% of attractions in Quito
8 / 10

3 expert reviews
Fodor's Fodor's
"Locals always refer to the city's main square, shaded by palms and pines, as the Plaza Grande." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"The president does indeed carry out business in this building, so sightseeing is limited to the entrance." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Afraid the Incas might poison their water supply, the Spanish set up their own protected well here, and this plaza subsequently became the social center." Full review