Explore this wonderful local market as part of a half-day sightseeing tour that focuses on Andean history, culture, and culinary traditions. Walking tours make stops at popular attractions such as Independence Plaza and the Presidential Palace. Educate your palate on a tasting adventure that includes a sweet stop at the Pacari chocolate factory. Finish the day at the Chapel of Man museum dedicated to painter and sculptor Oswaldo Guayasamín. Some tours combine a cable car ride to the top of the Pichincha volcano for a towering perspective over the city.
Iñaquito Market is located between Avenida 10 de Agosto and Rio Amazonas in the northern Quito district of Iñaquito. The nearest bus stop is Mercado Iñaquito. The nearest bus stop is Mercado Inaquito, which stops right in front of the market. If driving, there are four streets that go directly to the market’s parking lot: Iñaquito, Alfonso Pereira, Juan Jose Villalengua, and Jorge Drom.
Beat the crowds by visiting the market in the morning. In general, peak season in Quito runs from June to September, which coincides with the dry season. Throughout the year, the high-altitude climate is consistently springlike with generally chilly nights. To experience the city in party mode, visit from February to April for Carnival and the religious holiday Semana Santa.
If you’d rather not have a bite at the market, around the corner is a bustling cafeteria and restaurant area where you can have a lunch of unique recipes from local Quiteño traditions. Numerous kioskas sell roasted pig slices, ceviches, delicious local fruits or fruit juices, and toasted corn.