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Quito

Ecuador - Pichincha

About this destination

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, has the best-preserved historic centre in Latin America, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by volcanoes, it offers a perfect mix of colonial history, indigenous culture and Andean nature.

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Seasons throughout the year

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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Places to visit

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Quito Historic Centre

Quito Historic Centre

The best-preserved colonial centre in Latin America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Mitad del Mundo

Mitad del Mundo

Monument marking the equatorial line, with a museum and interactive science experiments.

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Quito Cable Car

Quito Cable Car

Cable car up the Pichincha volcano, with panoramic views of the city and the Andes.

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Cotopaxi Volcano

Cotopaxi Volcano

One of the highest active volcanoes in the world, with trekking and spectacular Andean scenery.

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📍 How to get there

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🏨 Hotels

Hotel Casa Gangotena

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +593 2 123 4567

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Hotel JW Marriott Quito

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +593 2 234 5678

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Hotel Reina Isabel

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🕐 Opening hours: Check-in: 3 pm, Check-out: 12 pm

📞 Contact: +593 2 345 6789

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🍽️ Restaurants

Nuema

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💰 Estimated price: $40-80

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Zazu

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💰 Estimated price: $25-50

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Mercado Central

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💰 Estimated price: $5-15

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🚗 Transport

✈️ Flights

From: Guayaquil
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $50-120

🚌 Buses

From: Guayaquil
Duration: 8 hours
Price: $15-25
Schedule: Departures hourly
Route: Guayaquil - Quito

🚕 Taxis

Name: Taxi Quito
Plate: UIO-001
📞 Contact: +593 2 111 2233
Name: Uber Quito
Plate: UIO-002
📞 Contact: +593 2 222 3344


🎯 Tours

Quito Tours

📍 Places they visit: Historic Centre, Panecillo, Mitad del Mundo, Cable car

🕐 Horario: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

📞 Phone: +593 2 333 4455

Volcán Andes

📍 Places they visit: Cotopaxi Volcano, Quilotoa Lagoon, Baños de Agua Santa

🕐 Horario: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

📞 Phone: +593 2 444 5566

Quito Cultural

📍 Places they visit: City Museum, Church of La Compañía, Metropolitan Cathedral

🕐 Horario: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

📞 Phone: +593 2 555 6677

🍽️ Typical dishes and drinks

Taste the traditional flavours of this region

Ceviche de Camarón

Ceviche de Camarón

Locro de Papa

Locro de Papa

Canelazo

Canelazo

Recommended products for your trip

Essential items we recommend packing for Quito

Tropical-climate mosquito repellent

Tropical-climate mosquito repellent

Effective protection for days in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest and coastal areas.

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Waterproof rain jacket / windbreaker

Waterproof rain jacket / windbreaker

A light, water-resistant jacket for unexpected rain in Quito or the jungle.

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Lycra swim cap / UV protection

Lycra swim cap / UV protection

A necessary accessory for regulated water activities in the Galápagos Islands.

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