Ecuador’s Andean capital sits over 9,000ft above sea level, but it’s not just the altitude that takes your breath away. The city appears to be poured into a dramatic valley, encircled by snow-cloaked ...

Quito, Ecuador, boasts a pleasant, spring-like climate year-round and is known for its vibrant flower production. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978, Quito has a rich history and ...

Ecuadorian authorities Wednesday celebrated the opening of Quito's first subway line, which will for now not be operational. In other words, trains will not be running until a later date, but the ...

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Travel, cuisine, and culture across Latin America + the Caribbean. Oct 04, 2025, 09:35pm EDT Quito, Ecuador's Plaza de la ...

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (AIMS) in Quito is celebrating its tenth anniversary operating as the main gateway for tourists entering Ecuador. In 2023 thus far, the airport has recovered 86.4 ...

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It’s hard not to feel a little sorry for the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Often viewed by travelers as an inconvenient layover en route to the Galapagos Islands, the city is an underappreciated ...

With a massive celebration full of culture, technology and emotion, the Ecuadorian capital has officially presented its new City Brand. This visual and symbolic logo seeks to position Quito as an ...

Is Quito safe for tourists? If you’re planning a trip to Quito, Ecuador’s captivating capital nestled high in the Andes, you might be concerned about safety. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at ...

Simply sign up to the House & Home myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Two of the first places ever listed as Unesco World Heritage sites were, perhaps surprisingly, both in Ecuador; the ...