We’re aiming high today—almost 10,000ft above sea level high! That’s where we’ll find Quito, the Ecuadorian capital city built over an ancient Incan city. Can you feel our excitement?

What if we tell you Quito is surrounded by eight of the country’s nineteen volcanoes? And that it was one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. And that the climate is like spring in New York all year round.

If you’re as excited as we are about this elegant city—and its seamless blend of Spanish and indigenous architecture, culture, and art—then welcome to Quito!

We’ve put together a list of the ten attractions that rocket the capital of Ecuador to the top of travellers’ must-see lists. Add them all to your travel itinerary—we promise you won’t be disappointed!