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Ecuador’s capital, Quito, is the second tallest capital in the world. It sits high at an altitude of 2,850 meters (9,350 feet) on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano.
The oldest of all South American capitals, Quito’s well preserved old town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978, the first city in the world to be designated as such. The city is rich in 16th and 17th century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles.
This metropolis in the mountains is a fascinating mix of old meets new. Historic alleyways and baroque buildings have modern skyscrapers as their backdrop.
Quito is one of the largest cities in the world to lie right next to the equator. While in Quito, you could have the opportunity to visit the equator line. It is half way between the North Pole and the South Pole at 0 degrees latitude. You can walk on the equator that divides the planet into a Northern Hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere on a Tour In Quito, Middle of the World.
There’s so much to do in and around Quito. You can take a Gastronomic & Cultural Walking Tour In Quito With Tastings. Or take a private Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip.
Quito Hotel Discounts
If you’d like to go to Quito, right now would be a good time. Quite a few hotels have discounted their rates. And every one of these hotels can be booked now for under $100 a night. Just act quickly because these deals are too good to last very long. You can click here to take advantage of these cheap rates.
- Hotel David: $22
- Hotel Margarita 2: $23
- Petite Maison: $25
- Hotel Sebastian: $26
- Selina Quito: $27
- Hotel Residence El Vinjero: $29
- The Quito Guesthouse: $30
- Interamerico: $30
- Suites Metropoli: $34
- ArtPlaza: $34
- Hotel Muros Quitos: $37
- Embassy Quito: $39
- Hotel Velie Lafayette: $39
- Harmony Luxury Apartments: $41
- Hotel Huasi Continental: $41
- Hotel Stubel Suites & Cafes: $48
- Quinto Apartment: $58
- Quito by Sercotel: $58
- La Robiola Hotel Boutique: $59
- Casa Q: $59
- Hotel Colonial San Agustin: $65
- Hotel Reine Isabel: $69
- Hotel Vieja Cuba: $71
- Casa Jeaquin Boutique Hotel: $74
- Holiday Inn Express Quito: $79
- Hotel Finlandia: $87
- Mercure Alamea Quinto: $88
- Hotel Casa Alquimia: $90