Things to Do in Quito
Quito at night. Photo courtesy of agustroesma via Flickr. Cradled high in the Andes, in the shadow of sleeping volcano Pichincha, Quito combines historic charm and Andean culture with a unique, urbane...
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Mitad del Mundo, Ecuador. Whether scaling the heights of the ancient Pichincha Volcano or gazing over the city from a church rooftop, there’s plenty to keep you busy in Quito, the world’s first UNESCO...
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Quito, Ecuador From exploring the UNESCO-listed Old Town to scaling a volcano on the world’s second-highest cable car, there are plenty of things to do in the Ecuadorian capital, but to help you make...
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Traditional Quechan dress, Ecuador. Photo courtesy of Ramblurr via Flickr. From mysterious Amazonian witch doctors to colorfully dressed Andean craftsmen, Ecuador is a melting pot of cultural...
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Procession participants during Holy Week in Quito. Photo courtesy of Carlos Tobon Franco via Flickr. High atop the Andes at 9,350 feet above sea level, there are few cities on Earth closer to Heaven....
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Quito at night. Photo courtesy of Marcio Ramalho via Flickr. Quito might be known more for its stately colonial architecture and cool Andean ambiance than for sizzling hot nightlife, but don’t think...
View ArticleSavoring the Flavors of Quito on a Food Tour
Ecuadorian baked goods. What’s even better than sampling warm pastries right out of the oven? Getting a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re made and trying your hand at making them, of course. On our...
View ArticleHiking Around Quito
Hiking in the glorious natural environs around Quito Ecuador is a hiker’s paradise, with forested trails and mountain passes galore. But aside from being the capital city, Quito offers up more than a...
View ArticleQuito Culinary Tour & Cooking Class
Quito is, quite literally, a city that can take your breath away. At over 9000 ft above sea level and just a few degrees shy of the Equator, the air is fresh and the sun’s rays a bit stronger,...
View ArticleOld Town Quito Sightseeing and Food Walking Tour
Our tour started promptly at 9:30am as we climbed into the SUV of our tour guide, Sylvia. Born and raised in Quito, Sylvia was an excellent source of information, not just on the historical sights but...
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