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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

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