Inmaculada Concepción Convent
The convent of the Immaculate Conception was funded in 1577 by nine nuns. This temple, belongs to the Franciscan Order, it is considered one of oldest of the city of Quito, and famous for its ample space and magnificent facilities.

San Francisco Church
San Francisco is the greatest architectonic jewel of the cities of Latin America. It is located in the intersection of the Benálcazar, Bolívar, Sucre and Cuenca streets right in Quito's downtown. The construction of this church is marked with a frightening legend, if it you want to discover it, visit the following link: The Vestibule of San Francisco

Its construction began in 1536, in lands bordering the place where the native Indians used to barter their products. The work was in charge of the Franciscan Priest Jodoco Rique. The church's construction was finished in 1580; it is the harmonious result of several artistic influences as the baroque. The Franciscan Order was the first to settle in Quito.

Some of the major attractions of San Francisco are: its main altar, the lateral chapels and the pulpit, they are of an outstanding beauty. In the main altar there is the image of the Virgin of Quito, carved by Bernardo de Legarda, main emblem of the Quito's art in la Escuela Quiteña.

Carmen Alto
The convent of Carmen Alto, also known as "Carmen de San José de Quito", is in the streets Rocafuerte and Garcia Moreno. It was funded the 4th of February of 1653, and it is manage by the rigorous Carmelite Order.
The design belongs to the Jesuit architect Marcos Guerra; its building took five years. The Carmelite nuns who live in the temple sells: honey, wine and herbs, products are available for all the public. The products are given through a rotating wood winch, which gives to the public room of the place.

San Agustín
It was built in 1573 by the religious Order of San Augustine. The church is located between the streets Guayaquil and Chile. In 1868 the temple suffered damages in its architectonic structure because of an earthquake, it was reconstructed in 1880
In its top Saint Augustine's church, has a tower of 37 meters of height, with a statue of Saint Augustine, which measures 3 meters. The church counts with an extremely beautiful choir and narthex (place of the new born). Gigantic paintings about Saint Augustine's life by Miguel de Santiago, decorate this church. These paintings have a great historical value.