Quito (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkito] ⓘ; Quechua: Kitu), officially San Francisco de Quito, is the capital and second-largest city of Ecuador, with an estimated population of 2.8 million in its metropolitan …

Nov 19, 2025 · Quito, city and capital of Ecuador. It is situated on the lower slopes of the volcano Pichincha, which last erupted in 1666, in a narrow Andean valley at an elevation of 9,350 feet (2,850 …

Apr 8, 2025 · Discover the best things to do in Quito, from exploring historic churches to visiting vibrant markets and stunning viewpoints in Ecuador's capital city.

Sep 15, 2025 · In this travel guide, we’ll show you the 25 BEST things to do in Quito, Ecuador that will blow you away. This includes the best day trips from Quito so you can use the city as a base to …

Discover Quito, Ecuador’s capital city of culture, adventure & history. Plan your trip with the official Visit Quito guide: attractions, events & travel tips.

With a rich pre-Colombian history, Ecuador's capital was founded on the ruins of an Incan city but offers everything a modern traveler might need. It remains the least-altered historic center in Latin America …

Perched sky-high in the Andes at the foot of the snow-capped Pichincha volcano, Quito is—quite literally—breathtaking. Thanks to one of the largest and best-preserved colonial cores in Latin...

Apr 14, 2024 · However, I’m here to answer all your questions about visiting Quito: the best attractions in Quito, how to get around Quito, where to stay in Quito, and more.

Oct 12, 2025 · The capital of Ecuador and a UNESCO world heritage city to boot, Quito has much to offer the short-trip curious traveller or long-term hipster backpacker. In this post, we bring you a …

Sep 11, 2024 · A comprehensive budget travel guide to Quito, Ecuador with tips on things to do, ways to save, costs, transportation, hostels, and more!