Quito
The colorful Spanish colonial capital city at 10,000 ft elevation is home to fine architecture, colorful markets, museums and botanical gardens
What Will I See?
- International Airport
- Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with cobblestone streets and indigenous markets
- Colonial architecture
- Colorful festivals, bustling streets and historic plazas
- Grand churches
- Colonial religious art
What Can I Do?
- Visit art galleries and museums including the Olga Fish Folklore Museum
- Visit the monument of the Equatorial Line (parallel 0, latitude 0)
- Visit historic churches including La Compania and San Francisco
- Experience a Colonial City Tour in an open-air “chiva” bus
- Dine at one of the many fabulous restaurants and cafes
- Visit El Panecillo for stunning city views
- Visit the Botanical Garden




