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 …

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 …

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.

Aug 7, 2025 · Discover the enchanting capital of Ecuador, where ancient meets modern in a spectacular mountain setting. Perched at 9,350 feet in the majestic Andes Mountains, Quito …

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 …

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...

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in 1534 on the ruins of an ancient Inca city. Quito's Old City is the largest in the Americas and was one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites, …

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 …

Jan 21, 2025 · Explore Quito, Ecuador's capital! Discover its UNESCO historic center, Andean peaks, El Panecillo, Mitad del Mundo & vibrant culture. A South American gem.

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, …