Must-see shopping in Ecuador

  • La Bodega

    Quito

    In business for 30-odd years, La Bodega stocks a wide and wonderful range of high-quality crafts, both old and new.

  • Salinerito

    Central Highlands

    Stock up here on the province’s famous cheeses ($6 to $7 for a whole wheel), chocolate and other treats.

  • Libri Mundi

    Quito

    One of Quito’s best bookstores, with a good selection of titles in English, German, French and Spanish.

  • Confederate Bookstore

    Quito

    Excellent bookstore with a large selection of secondhand books in English and several other languages.

  • El Jardín

    Quito

    A sparkling mall with a good supermarket and international chain stores, near Parque La Carolina.

  • Mall del Sol

    Guayaquil

    One of the largest malls in all of South America is Mall del Sol, near the airport.

  • Handicraft Market

    North Coast & Lowlands

    There’s a tiny handicraft market daily at the west end of the malecón.

  • Explorer

    Quito

    This store sells pricey, name-brand outdoor apparel and gear right on Plaza Foch.

  • Mr Books

    Guayaquil

    Bookshop chain in Guayaquil, selling Spanish and some English language books.

  • Market

    Coca

    Great place to find produce or ponchos in a pinch.

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