Visiting Universal
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Dress modestly and keep quiet during services.
- Some large cathedrals charge an entry fee for tourists.
Hours for this church are not listed yet; Churches are usually open during the day, with services on Sunday; visits may be limited during services. is typical for churches in Ecuador. Know them? Post an update.
Best time
Year-round; Christmas and Easter week are busiest. Busiest sunday services; christmas, good friday and easter. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun packed.
Places to visit near Universal
All places near Tutamandahostel →
Arco de la Circasiana
fort · 2 km
Parque El Ejido
park · 2 km
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana
museum · 2 km
Museo Historia Natural
museum · 2 km
Jardin Botánico
sanctuary · 2 km
Vulqano Park
park · 3 km
Other churches nearby
Basílica Católica del Voto Nacional - Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús · Pichincha3 kmConvento Máximo de La Merced · Pichincha4 kmMonasterio de San Agustín · Pichincha4 kmCatedral Metropolitana Quito · Pichincha4 kmLa Iglesia de El Sagrario · Pichincha4 kmChurch of the Society of Jesus · Pichincha4 kmHow to reach Universal
Nearest towns with a guide: Tutamandahostel (1 km) · Quito (6 km) · Sangolquí (20 km). Coordinates -0.19655, -78.49925. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Universal?
Year-round; Christmas and Easter week are busiest. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the timings of Universal?
Hours for Universal are not published here. Typical for churches in Ecuador: Churches are usually open during the day, with services on Sunday; visits may be limited during services. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.
What are the places to visit near Universal?
Nearby: Arco de la Circasiana (fort, 2 km), Parque El Ejido (park, 2 km), Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana (museum, 2 km), Museo Historia Natural (museum, 2 km), Jardin Botánico (sanctuary, 2 km), Vulqano Park (park, 3 km).
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