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Quito

Quito's Centro Histórico at night
photo by Freddie Sumption
Quito's Centro Histórico at night photo by Freddie Sumption
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By Dawn Wohlfarth

Quito is a great place to start any trip around Ecuador or South America. It is known  for  some  of  the best Spanish schools in South America; there is a great backpacker community; and, there is plenty to do to escape the typical-tourist crowd. 

It also is easy to plan a whole trip around Ecuador or to neighboring countries around South America from Quito - most of Quito hotels, travel agencies and tour operators are found in The Mariscal sector within a five block radius of each other.

Don't miss out on socializing with the locals, Quiteños tend to be relaxed, friendly and eager to help or make friends.

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All Activities in Quito

Museo Nacional del Banco Central del Ecuador

If you only visit one museum in Ecuador, make it this one. Even if you're not an avid museum visitor, ...

Quito's Teleferiqo

Quito’s latest and greatest tourist attraction opened to the public July 2, 2005 and offers some o...

Museo Casa de Sucre

The Casa de Sucre, or Sucre residence, is a museum located in the old home of Mariscal José Antonio d...

Top Rated Hotels

Casa Oriente

Casa Oriente is located between the Centro Histórico and La Mariscal about four blocks east of the southernmost...


98% - 6 ratings

Hostal Charles Darwin

A fine mid-range hotel in a quiet residential area between the north of Quito and the Mariscal between 6 de Dici...


98% - 6 ratings
$30 single - $42 double

Hotel Cayman

A good mid-range hotel in a small house in the heart of La Mariscal. Website: www.hotelcaymanquito.com...


97% - 6 ratings
$24 - $48

Top Rated Restaurants

La Terraza del Tártaro

An elegant steak and seafood restaurant with a great view of the city and a fireplace. Reservations are recomme...


99% - 4 ratings

El Pobre Diablo

A well-decorated place with great music, popular with artsy intellectuals and local bohemian types. Live music l...


98% - 16 ratings

Tibidabo

Tibidabo is a fine international restaurant. It has a cozy and elegant atmosphere including a private room for s...


98% - 5 ratings

Traveler Reviews of Quito

Quito, Ecuador

Rating: 100%

Everything in Ecuador is perfect!!!!

By V!VA User from U.S.A, Jul 29, 2007

Quito

Rating: 75%

Well, I'm an American living in London, but my family is from Quito, so I have been there many times. One of the best things about the city is that the Andes surround you, but the climate is pleasant. The city has a great combination of the old colonial and the modern. Within hours you can reach volcanoes, Amazonian rainforest and beautiful beaches.

By V!VA User from Long Beach, California (live in London, family from Quito), Apr 12, 2007

Quito is awesome

Rating: 100%

Parties are pretty cool, the people are really nice and there are lots of pretty, cute girls.

By V!VA User from Lithuania, Sep 08, 2006

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