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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
High
Low
Jul
66°F 18°C
47°F 8°C
Aug
66°F 18°C
47°F 8°C
Sep
66°F 18°C
47°F 8°C
Oct
65°F 18°C
47°F 8°C
Nov
65°F 18°C
47°F 8°C
Dec
64°F 17°C
47°F 8°C
Extended Forecast
Sunday
5 Jul
Hi:
62°F 16°C
Lo:
48°F 8°C
Monday
6 Jul
Hi:
62°F 16°C
Lo:
48°F 8°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
Hi:
66°F 18°C
Lo:
53°F 11°C

Traveller Reviews

Hostal Santa Barbara

5 of 5 stars
London, England
3 Jul 2009

My partner and I stayed in Hotel Santa Barbara for the nights we travelled through Quito on connecting flights and were pleasantly surprised! The building is very authentic, but fresh and clean. The...more

Sani Lodge

5 of 5 stars
London, England
3 Jul 2009

My partner and I went to Sani Lodge at the beginning of our stay in Ecuador as we knew we'd need to recover afterwards before returning home - we were right! It is tiring, but SO worth it. The trip...more

Traveller's Inn Hostel

3 Jul 2009

helpfull staff, very clean, safe and good area to stay, only thing the beds were really hard!!!! more

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