Quito is one of the world's highest capitals, sitting at 2,850 metres in the Andes — the active Pichincha volcano gazes directly down on the city. The UNESCO-protected colonial old town is Latin America's best-preserved, and the Galápagos Islands lie just one hour's flight away.
1.5M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
June–September — driest and clearest; December–May warmer but wetter
Top sights & experiences
- 🏛️ Centro Histórico — Latin America's Finest
- 🌍 Equator Line — Mitad del Mundo
- 🌋 Pichincha Volcano — Cable Car
- ⛪ La Compañía de Jesús Church
- 🐦 Galápagos — Day Trip or Stay
- 🍲 Ecuadorian Cuisine & Canelazo
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