0
documented records
≈ 1,100–2,300
approx. capacity (graves)
0.056 km²
cemetery area
Oct 18, 2026
last modified
About this cemetery
The San Diego Cemetery is in the San Diego neighbourhood of Quito's Historic Centre. It opened on 21 April 1872, after a blessing by Fray Mariano Auz of the Mercedarian Order. It is regarded as a heritage cemetery whose mausoleums, tombs and chapels reflect the history of Quito. The cemetery can be reached by phone on +593 2-228-2580.
Cemetery location
GPS coordinates: 0.225436° S, 78.522425° W Directions in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Nearby cemeteries
The closest other burial grounds listed on EveryStone.
- El Tejar Cemetery 1.4 km away · La Chilena
- La Magdalena Cemetery 2.4 km away · Quito
- Chillogallo Cemetery 6.7 km away · Quito
- Lumbisí Cemetery 7.8 km away · Lumbisí
- Guangopolo Cemetery 8.7 km away · Guangopolo
- El Batan Cemetery 9.3 km away · Quito
- Conocoto Cemetery 9.6 km away · Quito
- Monte Olivo Cemetery, Quito 10 km away · Quito
- El Tingo Cemetery 12 km away · San José Alto
- Santa Ana de Nayón Cemetery 12 km away · Nayón
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How big is San Diego Cemetery?
San Diego Cemetery covers about 56,000 m² (14 acres), about the size of 8 soccer fields. It is the 4th largest of the 53 cemeteries we list in Pichincha.