Quito has three main bus stations – Quitumbe, Carcelén and La Ofelia – plus several smaller stops used for local and regional routes. This guide covers what each Quito bus station is for, how much […]
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Quito is one of the best base camps in South America for day trips. In a single day you can soak in volcanic hot springs, walk through the biggest indigenous market on the continent, or
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Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park (Parque Metropolitano) is Quito’s largest urban green space — 580 hectares of eucalyptus forest, trails and viewpoints in the north of the city. It’s the go-to escape for hiking, mountain biking and
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Itchimbía Park is a 54-hectare hilltop park in Quito’s Historic Center, best known for its panoramic viewpoint over the Old Town and its glass-walled Crystal House cultural center. At 2,900 meters, it’s one of the
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Quito’s Old Town has a handful of rooftop bars with genuinely spectacular views — colonial church towers, Volcán Pichincha, and El Panecillo hill all visible from a single rooftop table. Here are the best rooftop
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Getting from Quito airport to city center takes 45 minutes to 1 hour by car. Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) sits in Tababela, about 43–48 km (roughly 27–30 miles) east of the city. Your
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Where to stay in Quito comes down to two main areas: the Old Town (Historic Center), for colonial architecture and easy access to Quito’s main sights, and La Mariscal, for nightlife, budget hostels and a
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How many days in Quito do you need? Plan for at least 2 full days in Quito to cover the Old Town, the Teleférico and Mitad del Mundo. If you have 3 to 4 days,
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