This is an obvious place to start, one can’t visit Quito without checking out the historic center and all it has to offer
This is a massive crater is a volcano that is now filled with a gorgeous blue lake
The Mitad del Mundo Monument marks the equator in Ecuador and is the most visited monument in Ecuador
There’s just something about looking down into a crazy metropolitan area from a quiet viewpoint and thinking about the day-to-day lives of the people in the city
Free walking tours are a great way to see a city for a fraction of the cost of a private tour
The Basílica del Voto Nacional is the largest neo-gothic basilica in all of Latin America
If you thought the streets of the historic center were beautiful just wait until you visit Calle de La Ronda
I have seen a few changing of the guard ceremonies during my travels and the one in Quito was impressive, to say the least
The Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maili (that’s one long name) is one of the most underrated things to do in Quito
Secret Garden Hostel is a stunning hostel that overlooks the volcano region of Ecuador and from the hostel, you can clearly see Cotopaxi Volcano