Lima vs Quito
 

If one was to see Machu Picchu, obviously Lima would be your landing spot. I have not heard good things about Lima esp the weather, and social attributes, safety, also.. (when best to travel..)

Would you go to Quito which is supposedly quaint and easier to do than Lima? For a first impression of SA? My Spanish is super basic, and flying from across the S Pacific.

No..

LIM is always best cheaper to fly into.

Easier to breathe in than Quito lots to see

www.limaeasy.com

www.weather2travel.com Peru Lima good weather

some fog at times

stay in www.mirafloresperu.com lots of cheap hotels with

free airport pickup like www.hotelsanantonioabad.com