Gatorium Cat Café

Gatorium, located at Barcelona N37-121 y Pontevedra in Quito’s La Floresta neighborhood, Pichincha Province, Ecuador, claims to be Quito’s first cat café, blending a cozy café experience with a heartfelt mission to rescue and rehome abandoned cats. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 3 PM to 8 PM with a $5 entry fee (including a drink and snack), this sanctuary offers visitors a chance to enjoy coffee, tea, or homemade treats while interacting with over 40 adoptable cats, all vaccinated, neutered, and cared for with love. Founded to promote responsible adoption and human-animal wellbeing, Gatorium provides a serene space where guests can relax, attend workshops on cat care, or support the cause through events like solidarity banquets, all set against the backdrop of Quito’s artsy, Andean charm. Just a short stroll from the city’s cultural hubs, this pet-friendly haven invites cat lovers and compassionate visitors to sip, snuggle, and save lives in Ecuador’s high-altitude capital.