As the sun descends, street lamps take over, illuminating grandiose colonial plazas, antiquated historic buildings and romantic balconies that line the major streets of capital city Quito's "Centro ...

Second only to La Paz as the highest capital on earth, Ecuador’s high-altitude capital is a breath-taker. I’ve just enjoyed my first foray to captivating Quito with Viva Expeditions, and I cannot ...

Old Town Quito Suites boasts charming colonial architecture in the heart of Quito's historic district. Elegant suites offer modern comforts. Close to attractions and rich culture.

Ecuador’s Andean capital sits over 9,000ft above sea level, but it’s not just the altitude that takes your breath away. The city appears to be poured into a dramatic valley, encircled by snow-cloaked ...

Quito, the magnificent capital city of Ecuador, is a destination that ignites the imagination of travelers from every corner of the globe. Officially known as San Francisco de Quito, this sprawling ...

It’s hard not to feel a little sorry for the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Often viewed by travelers as an inconvenient layover en route to the Galapagos Islands, the city is an underappreciated ...

When it comes to tourism, Ecuador is nothing if not ambitious. Under the leadership of recently re-elected president Rafael Correa, the sector has been declared of strategic national importance, with ...

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Is Quito safe for tourists? If you’re planning a trip to Quito, Ecuador’s captivating capital nestled high in the Andes, you might be concerned about safety. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at ...