Quito is filled with special places to visit, walk through the colonoal town, enjoy its culture, art and lifestyle.
Altitude: 2800 m / 9186 ft
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, located in the northern Andes, one of the main cities of Ecuador and the second largest city in the country. It has an International airport, located in Tababela valley, outside of the city.
You can find a good range of hotel options, cafés, restaurants with the local and international cuisine, tourist attractions, malls and shopping centres, hospitals equipped with high technology, universities and much more.
Quito has different places to visit from north to south, however, the tourist areas are located in the northern and central parts of the city, where most hotels and restaurants are also located.
Public transportation is not very efficient, however, taxis are cheap and will be the best option to take, if travelling on your own. It is necessary that you always request a taxi to pick you up to avoid unsafe situations.
Quito Suggested Tours
Artisans of Quito
$124 / per personColonial Quito & Equator Monument
$112 / per personFlavours of Quito
$128 / per personQuito Classic Visit
$85 / per personCheck out this Special Program
Andes Family Fun Expedition
6 day - Brief itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Quito
- Day 2: Cayambe town and Condor Park
- Day 3: Train ride to Salinas town
- Day 4: Hacienda Zuleta activities
- Day 5: Return to Quito
- Day 6: Departure
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