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Quito

Capital of Ecuador, Quito is a city of some history, the old town was the first in the world to be declared a UNESCO world heritage site. There are many beautiful old buildings, plazas and streets to explore with some particularly beautiful old churches among the highlights.

The historic side is just part of the equation with a large more modern city having grown up in and around the more historic areas. Quito has more to offer than simply being a stopping point for exploring further into Ecuador.

 
When to go

Quito can be visited all year round. Because of the altitude it can be cool in the evenings

Why we love it

One of the best preserved and extensive Colonial city centres in all of Latin America

What to do

Explore the historic plazasVisit the stunningly ornate churches and monasteriesTake day trips to the nearby cloud forest, Otavalo and Cotapaxi

Trips plans with Quito Trips plans with Quito
Galapagos and Amazon Vacation The ultimate wildlife tour from $ 5563 pp for 14 Nights, excluding international flights
Galapagos and Amazon Vacation The ultimate wildlife tour
Peru and the Galapagos Luxury Tour Cusco, Machu Picchu and Galapagos Cruise from $ 6053 pp for 18 Nights, excluding international flights
Peru and the Galapagos Luxury Tour Cusco, Machu Picchu and Galapagos Cruise
Signature Ecuador and Galapagos Quito, Galapagos and Otavalo from $ 5016 pp for 14 Nights, excluding international flights
Signature Ecuador and Galapagos Quito, Galapagos and Otavalo
Ecuador and Galapagos Explorer Otavalo, Amazon, Quito, the Galapagos and Guayaquil from $ 5825 pp for 15 Nights, excluding international flights
Ecuador and Galapagos Explorer Otavalo, Amazon, Quito, the Galapagos and Guayaquil
Luxury Galapagos Vacation A luxury yacht tour of the islands and Quito from $ 4739 pp for 10 Nights, excluding international flights
Luxury Galapagos Vacation A luxury yacht tour of the islands and Quito
Hotels in Quito Hotels in Quito
Casa Gangotena Classic yet Contemporary converted Familial Mansion $$$$$
Casa Gangotena Hotel, Quito, Ecuador with Jacada Travel
Hotel Plaza Grande Historical Belle Epoque Hotel with the Modern Comforts $$$$
Hotel Plaza Grande, Quito, Ecuador with Jacada Travel
Marriott Quito Great Pool & World Class Services $$$$
Marriott Quito Hotel, Quito, Ecuador with Jacada Travel
Hotel Patio Andaluz Old Town Converted Mansion with Pretty Central Patio $$$
Hotel Patio Andaluz, Quito, Ecuador with Jacada Travel
Le Parc The Sleek Boutique Option. Great Rooftop Bar too. $$$
Le Parc Hotel, Quito, Ecuador with Jacada Travel