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Explore Quito

Sitting at an elevation of nearly 2 900 meters, Quito is not only Ecuador,s capital but also the second highest capital city on earth.The city can be found at the eastern base of Pichincha, an active stratovolcanoe within the Andes mountains, in the Guayllabamba river basin.It was also one of the first 3 sites proclaimed as a World Heritage Site back in 1978.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvjDH8ElY2g

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Spanish; Quichua and English are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-07:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 3,25 USD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 35 USD, Combo Meal 6 USD
Drinks
Beer 1,56 - 3,90 USD, Bottle of Wine 10 USD, Cappuccino 2,23 USD, Coke/Pepsi 0,85 cents, Water 0,68 - 1,11 USD
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 1,50 USD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1,50 USD, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 10 USD
General Transport
The public transportation buses ask 0,25 USD for a single ride, there are also private bus companies available for use and ask the same for a one-way trip.Taxis are common and relatively inexpensive compared to other cities and bikes are being used more and more.Cars can be rented but with taxis being cheap, it,s not recommended, except if you go further than city limits.The trains can be used as well.

Things to do in Quito

For both a view of the city and to see an iconic local landmark, stop by the Virgin of El Panecillo.Taste a wide range of the local culture around the monument of Mitad del Mundo.Experience the rowdy and lively sport games at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Ecuador) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Ecuador:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Typhoid
  • Yellow Fever and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Ecuador: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Ecuador) Sunscreen
  • Sneakers / Sandals
  • accessories
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Hat
  • Raincoat
  • Warm and cool clothing
  • Flashlight or headlamp and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Ecuador) Nationals of the following countries require a visa for Ecuador. Afghanistan; Angola; Bangladesh; Cameroon; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Cuba; Egypt; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Gambia; Ghana; Guinea; Haiti; India; Iran; Iraq; Kenya; Libya; Nepal; Nigeria; North Korea; Pakistan; Philippines; Senegal; Somalia; Sri Lanka; Syria; Venezuela; Yemen and Vietnam.