Casa Santa Clara boutique hotel restored colonial courtyard in Quito Historic Center

Quito,
at your pace

At Casa Santa Clara, our experiences are designed to help you discover Quito slowly and with intention. Each one opens a door into the city’s cultural and creative life, from its makers and flavors to its traditions and the spaces that hold them. Some experiences are available only upon request, so we invite you to contact our Guest Experience Coordinators, who will be happy to help you find the ones that best suit your stay. Here's a sample of what we offer!

QUITO:
Art, Faith & City Life

Discover Quito’s Historic Center through art, architecture and the stories that shaped the city. Led by Casa Santa Clara’s Director, with a background in art history, this walking tour moves between landmark churches and plazas, traditional shops and a taste of everyday Quito.

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Casa VITERI

Step inside the private home and studio of Oswaldo Viteri, one of Ecuador’s most important 20th-century artists. Closed to the public and available exclusively to Casa Santa Clara guests, this intimate visit is led by his daughter, Ileana, with access to his personal collection and preserved studio.

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Wines of the Equator

Discover the surprising world of Ecuadorian wine through private tastings led by food critic, sommelier and WSET-certified wine specialist Gabriela Vallejo Flores. Featuring Bodega Dos Hemisferios, the experience explores winemaking at latitude 0° through wine, stories and small bites prepared by Casa Santa Clara.

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Street Food, Quito Style

An eclectic exploration of Quito through its flavors—moving across different neighborhoods to taste market staples, street-food favorites, and the celebrated notes of Ecuadorian chocolate. The perfect way to experience the city’s food culture.

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Street Food, Quito Style

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From Market
to Table

Begin at Mercado San Francisco, discovering local ingredients and seasonal flavors before returning to Casa Santa Clara for a hands-on cooking session with our chef. Together, you’ll prepare traditional Ecuadorian dishes in a relaxed and deeply local culinary experience.

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Made in Quito

A curated look at the city’s design culture—visiting concept stores, artisan workshops, and select studios to meet the makers shaping Ecuador’s contemporary craft and fashion. A warm, personal way to experience Quito through its creativity.

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Echoes of an Ancient World

Enjoy a tour of Quito’s most remarkable collections of pre-Columbian art at Museo Casa del Alabado, housed in a beautifully restored colonial residence in the Historic Center. Casa Santa Clara guests enjoy complimentary admission, making it an effortless way to explore the cultures, symbols and worldviews of ancient Ecuador.

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Echoes of an Ancient World

Just a few steps from Casa Santa Clara, Museo del Alabado holds one of the most remarkable Pre-Columbian collections in the region. Casa Santa Clara guests receive a special 50% rate on admission and may also arrange private guided visits, offering a calm, beautifully designed way to explore ancient Andean worldviews through ceramics, stone pieces, and ritual objects.

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