Altitude: 2,850 m. / 9,350 ft.
Best time to visit: All Year
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The city of Quito is located on a long, narrow valley at the base of the Pichincha Volcano with a privileged position in the high Andes. Seen at night from above, Quito is an oasis of lights against the absolute blackness of the forested mountains and volcanoes that surround it. By day, the city is equally as impressive: Quito's classic colonial architecture and modern structures contrast with the surrounding forest and mountains to produce South America's most beautiful capital city.Â
With a fascinating historic Old Town, an impressive array of museums, hundreds of shops, cafes, and restaurants and a plethora of excursions, hikes and climbs in the surrounding area, Quito is the perfect place to begin exploring Ecuador!
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Highlights:
- Colonial City Center
- Museums
- Teleferico (cable car at 4100m)
- Botanical gardens
- Equatorial monument
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