Shopping is one of the chief attractions for both locals and tourists. Shopping in Quito offers shoppers with a variety of options. Shopping in Quito is experience of a lifetime.
There are many shopping malls in Quito. Most of the shopping malls are located in the northern part of the city. Some of the most popular malls in the city are Megamaxi, Mall el Jardin and a lot more. Apart from these there are many other small shopping malls in the capital city. Tourists and locals can purchase from the Centro Comercial Olimpico Atahualpa, Multicentro and El Caracol. The shopping malls are open from Monday to Sunday. Opening Hours are from 10:00 to 20:00.
All round the city of Quito tourists can find a large number of specialty shops. There are many bookstores in the city. Some of the famous bookstores are Mr. Books, The Travel Company, Libri Mundi, Biblioteca Luz, Libreria Selecciones and others. Locals and tourists can find a variety of electronic shops. The jewelry stores of the city are equally impressive. There are also a few shops that sell many camping and climbing equipment.
Shopping in Quito remains incomplete without a visit to the markets of the city. The popularly known "Mercados" is a good place to buy some fresh fruits and vegetables. Hundreds of locals and tourists come to the "Mercados" everyday to purchase their daily necessities.
Quito is known for its excellent handicrafts. The Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal is the biggest artisan market of the city. One can buy wooden carved figures, balsa wood birds, silver, Panama hats, local Indian textiles, tagua figures and native paintings. There are also several other souvenir shops located in the city center. The Chimborazo is a good place to buy leather products. Los Colores de la Tierra is one of the reputed stores that house many exquisite pieces of handicrafts.
The Folklore Olga Fisch is one of the expensive stores in the city. Shopping in this place is a real thrill for all. The La Bodega is renowned among for regional handicrafts. There are several exquisite things that one can purchase from this store.
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