Quito Travel Guide

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Built on the ashes of the northern Inca capital following the 1533 Spanish conquest, Ecuador's capital city brims with colonial riches. Although set in the north-central part of the country, it makes a convenient launching point for travel to anywhere in Ecuador, including the Galápagos Islands and the Amazon.

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Quito Hotels

Accommodations range from modern high-rises, which have a range of services from health clubs to babysitting, to family-run inns, where you'll get more...read more

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Quito Restaurants

Quito's better restaurants are found in the New City. Even at the most glittering establishments, formal attire is never a requirement, but you'll feel...read more

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Things To Do in Quito

A word on terminology: Quiteños don't use the...read more

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Quito Experiences

  • Market Day in the Andes

    Sunday is market day in villages near Cuenca. Buses leave regularly from Cuenca's Terminal Terrestre, and getting there is half the fun. Drivers... Read more

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