Quito, Ecuador
Ecuador's high-altitude capital offering accommodation from $12 budget hostels to $400+ luxury colonial hotels, with UNESCO World Heritage colonial center, stunning Andean backdrops, and world's highest capital city position at 9,350 feet above sea level
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Budget Level
$-$$
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Best Months
June, July, August
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Walkability
4.2/5
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Safety Score
3.5/5
Top Attractions in Quito
Old Town Historic Center
UNESCO colonial center with stunning churches and plazas
TelefériQo Cable Car
Cable car to Pichincha volcano with city panoramas
Mitad del Mundo
Equator monument and museum complex
Quito Neighborhoods
Old Town (Centro Histórico)
UNESCO colonial center with historic accommodations
Mariscal Sucre (New Town)
Modern district with hostels and international restaurants
La Floresta
Bohemian neighborhood with boutique accommodations
Cumbayá
Upscale valley suburb with luxury hotels
Essential Quito Travel Information
Getting Around
✓ Metro
✓ Bus
✓ Taxi
✓ Uber
✓ Walking
Perfect For
✓ Cultural Explorer
✓ History Buff
✓ Adventure Seeker
✓ Photography Enthusiast
✓ Architecture Lover
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
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