Quito
Quito's old town is the largest and best-preserved colonial centre in the Americas, sitting at 2,850 m in a valley of volcanoes. The gilded Compañía church and the Basílica towers are the set pieces, and a cable car runs up Pichincha for altitude acclimatisation. It is the hub for Galápagos and Amazon flights.
How long to stay
June to September for clear mornings; rain most afternoons otherwise.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
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Is Quito right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Quito is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
- Solo
Less of a focus
- Food
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
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Top things to do
Mitad del Mundo
Entrance $5 · VerifiedQuito
The equator monument and the adjacent Intiñan museum north of the city.
Quito historic centre
Free entry · VerifiedQuito
A UNESCO-listed colonial core of monasteries, plazas and painted facades, the first site ever inscribed on the list.
TelefériQo
Entrance $9.50 · VerifiedQuito
A cable car to 4,050 m on Pichincha, with a ridge walk towards the Rucu summit.
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Popular activities
Old town walking tour
Colonial churches, plazas and the Basílica towers.
Pichincha ridge acclimatisation walk
Cable car and a high ridge walk to prepare for volcano days.