Having Fun in Quito
- Juan Franciso Carrasco
- Jun 15, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 27
By Juan Francisco Carrasco
Quito is one of the most visited cities in Ecuador and not only for foreigners but also for people from other cities in Ecuador. Quito is full of cultural, historical, and touristic places such as museums, parks, and churches that not only adults enjoy, but kids too. In this article I will tell you how friendly, charming and fascinating this city can be for kids.
If you think there aren't any museums in Quito for kids, you are wrong! There are many of them and my brother’s favorite is the MIC (Museo Interactivo de Ciencia). This museum located in the neighborhood of Chimbacalle was opened in 2008 and was built in the old yarn and fabric factory “La Industrial.” This museum opened with the sole idea of allowing kids to discover science in their daily lives. This museum has six big permanent exhibition halls, a few temporary ones, and a park that kids will enjoy. One of the most visited kids halls is called “Guaguas” (colloquial way of saying babies or little kids), and it is the perfect place for kids to learn about the environment and ecosystems while playing and having fun. Besides the “Guaguas” hall, my brother and I enjoy going to the “Mente” and “Ludion” hall in which we learn about the power of the mind and the physical phenomena that surround us. We especially enjoy “Mente” because it is full of challenges that need logical thinking and lots of coordination to be solved. Nevertheless, the MIC also has an outside Science Park where kids can run and play while discovering new things.
