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Visiting Quito, Ecuador


A capital of the Inca empire, Quito has a rich pre-Colombian history. Ecuador's capital was founded on the ruins of the Inca city and remains the least-altered historic centre in Latin America. A... more » A capital of the Inca empire, Quito has a rich pre-Colombian history. Ecuador's capital was founded on the ruins of the Inca city and remains the least-altered historic centre in Latin America. A UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the city's important sites include the Baroque gems San Francisco and Santo Domingo monasteries, as well as La Compañía church and college. Central Bank Museum, The Equatorial Monument and El Panecillo observation point are other highlights. Drive or take a taxi to see the city. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Nov
65°F 18°C
47°F 8°C
Dec
64°F 17°C
47°F 8°C
Jan
64°F 17°C
48°F 8°C
Feb
64°F 17°C
48°F 8°C
Mar
64°F 17°C
49°F 9°C
Apr
64°F 17°C
48°F 8°C
Extended Forecast
Sunday
8 Nov
Hi:
71°F 21°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C
Monday
9 Nov
Hi:
66°F 18°C
Lo:
48°F 8°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
Hi:
69°F 20°C
Lo:
51°F 10°C

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Astrid y Gaston

5 of 5 stars
Quito, Ecuador
7 Nov 2009

Astrid y Gaston offers Quiteños and visitors a wonderful place for a special meal. The space is beautiful and clean-lined, the staff professional, attentive, and eager to please, and the food...more

Pavarotti Ristorante

5 of 5 stars
Miami, FL
6 Nov 2009

While attending a business conference in Quito, Ecuador in September 2009, I received several recommendations from various locals to dine at Pavarotti Ristorante. I decided to try the restaurant and...more

Biking Dutchman

5 of 5 stars
Putney, VT
6 Nov 2009

Everything about our tour was absolutely amazing. From the first moments, when Ana and Jan graciously invited us into their home, to the last day eating guinea pig with our guide Fernando, the trip...more

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