About
High-altitude capital with amazing views and adventure, a gateway to the amazon.
Why go
- Capital city with interesting history
- Beautiful city with history around every corner
- Underrated cultural scene
Must try
- Walking tour
- Climb the Basilica
- Visit the equator
- TeleferiQo cable car
- La Floresta neighborhood for murals
Pro tips
- Acclimatize to altitude, take it easy
- Use as a base to fly in and out of
- Bring small US bills (1s, 5s, 10s)
- Stay at Secret Garden Quito
- Overnight near the airport for Galapagos flights
Good to know
- Felt a little unsafe
- Dangerous cities in Latin America
- Too quiet at night, everywhere closes at 8pm
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Rating
4.5 / 5