During the viceregal era, the Plaza de San Agustín in Quito was closely linked to the Augustinian convent, one of the most influential in the city. This space was used as a religious and social gathering place, hosting processions, liturgical ceremonies, and events that reinforced the order’s presence in the daily lives of Quito residents.
The plaza also served as a meeting place for residents and merchants, becoming a space for urban interaction. Its proximity to important colonial buildings gave it relevance within Quito’s historical layout, consolidating it as a key site in both the spiritual and social development during the viceregal era.