Quito

Quito, Ecuador and volcanoes Cotopaxi and Pasochoa

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Surrounded by snow-capped Andean peaks creating a dazzling cityscape, Quito Ecuador sits at 9,350ft making it the world’s 2nd highest capital city.

Independence Monument in Independence Square in downtown Quito, Ecuador by Sergio Mendoza Hochmann

This guide to the best things to do in Quito will provide everything you need to know to make your visit enjoyable and responsible.

Quito, Ecuador is the gateway to the Galapagos Islands, but you shouldn't skip out on this colonial city situated in the Andes. There are so many things to do in Quito, and you should absolutely tack on some Quito travel time to your trip. This Quito travel guide will tell you everything to do in Quito, Ecuador. | quito travel | ecuador travel | things to do in quito | what to see in quito | south america travel

Quito is full of once in a lifetime adventures! Our list of ten things to do in Quito will help you make the most of your time in Ecuador.

Quito at night, with a view of the enormous basilica at the end of the street.

Visiting Quito, Ecuador's second city, was an afterthought tacked onto my Galapagos trip, and absolutely FULL of surprises.