Folklore Olga Fisch

Quito


The store of legendary designer Olga Fisch (who died in 1991) is a good place to go for high-quality crafts, bags and accessories. Fisch was a Hungarian artist who immigrated to Ecuador in 1939 and worked with indigenous artists, melding traditional crafts with fine art.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Quito attractions

2. Mirador de Guápulo

0.39 MILES

The views from the lookout platform are magnificent: on a clear day, you can see Volcán Cayambe and Cerro Puntas as well as the upscale suburb of Cumbayá …

3. Santuario de Guápulo

0.66 MILES

In an elegant square in Guápulo stands the neighborhood’s centerpiece, the 17th-century Santuario de Guápulo, surrounded by sheer valley sides. It has an…

4. Museos Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana

0.89 MILES

Newly reopened following a full-scale makeover, Museos Casa de la Cultura encompasses three museums in a single bright, modern space. The expansive Museo…

5. Museo Nacional

0.91 MILES

Located in the circular, glass-plated, landmark building of the Casa de la Cultura is one of the country’s largest collections of Ecuadorian art, with…

6. Parque La Carolina

0.96 MILES

North of Mariscal Sucre lies expansive Parque La Carolina. The attractively landscaped park fills on weekends with families who come out for paddleboats,…

7. Parque El Ejido

1.03 MILES

Northeast of La Alameda, the pleasant, tree-filled Parque El Ejido is a popular spot for impromptu games of soccer and volleyball. The park teems with…

8. Jardín Botánico

1.13 MILES

Parque La Carolina’s most popular attraction is this peacefully set botanical garden with native habitats covering páramo (high-altitude Andean grasslands…