Quito Vacations

3 reviews

The capital of Ecuador, Quito, is a very long, narrow town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. It is really interesting and a complete pleasure to visit.

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Unesco World Heritage

Quito: How to get there?

45 minutes by plane from Guayaquil

Quito: When to go?

From June to September

Quito: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Quito: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

David Debrincat

Seasoned Traveller

The capital of Ecuador, Quito, is a very long, narrow town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. It is really interesting and a complete pleasure to visit.

My suggestion

Quito is divided into two parts. The colonial part is more beautiful. That's the part you should visit. I didn't find anything interesting in the modern part of Quito. So you shouldn't waste your time there.

Lorette Vinet

Seasoned Traveller

Quito is the main port of entry into Ecuador. An large and ever growing South American capital, it spreads for kilometres over the side of a mountain.

My suggestion

Don't expect to do anything very sporty when you arrive in Quito. It's altitude is 2,800 metres and when I took my first walk in the town I had to stop after 15 minutes because I realised what a difference that makes!

Anonymous traveller

Seasoned Traveller

Quito is 3,000 metres above sea level. As well as its historic colonial centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador's capital has other assets and is a definite must see if you are staying in Ecuador.

My suggestion

After a day or two in the colonial centre, go a bit further out, in particular to explore the areas of Guápulo or La Floresta.

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