You’ll possibly have a slight headache – take an aspirin and rest. Chances are 99 out of 100 that you’ll suffer no ill effects, and will enjoy your time in Quito! The cabin pressure while you are sitting in your seat on the airliner will be approx. 8000 feet, when you arrive in Quito you […]

But spend even a few days getting to know her and you’ll find that Quito is a very special place. Often called the “most beautiful big city in South America” due to its location in the palm of a valley cupped between towering Andean peaks, Quito has so many parks and plazas, it’s hard to […]

1,848,000. The metro area population of Quito in 2019 was 1,848,000, a 1.43% increase from 2018. The metro area population of Quito in 2018 was 1,822,000, a 1.62% increase from 2017. Is Quito the most populated city in Ecuador? Ecuador’s largest city by population is Guayaquil, which has around two million residents and is home […]

Quito is no exception; the colonial neighborhood definitely needs to be navigated by feet. Just like it any other city, some alertness skills are required and some basic tips. Walking in the Colonial Center is pretty safe at daylight and early nigth hours. Is Quito safe to walk around? The short answer is YES, Ecuador […]

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 altered historic centre in Latin America. What is special about Quito? The highest constitutional capital in the world Speaking […]

You can spend as much as you want in Quito, but most people live a comfortable lifestyle for $2,000 or less per month. And as most neighborhoods have restaurants, shops, and food markets you’ll save big on transportation costs when you shop local.Cost of Living in Quito, Ecuador. Expense U.S. $ Total per year: $22,200 […]

Quito Quito San Francisco de Quito Nicknames: Carita de Dios (God’s Face), Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World), Luz de América (Light of America) Quito Location of Quito within Ecuador Show map of Ecuador Show map of South America Show all Coordinates: 00°13′12″S 78°30′45″WCoordinates: 00°13′12″S 78°30′45″W Country Ecuador What is the nickname of Ecuador? […]

The cool climate in Quito and other areas in the Andes usually merits a jacket. Snow rarely falls even at these high altitudes. The only glimpse of snow most Ecuadorians have ever had is of the snow capped peaks of 20,000+ feet (6,096m), which are covered in snow year round. What is the coldest it […]

La Paz, Bolivia, seen here at dusk, has a higher altitude than any other capital city in the world. La Paz of Bolivia is one of the world’s most beautiful locales.The Highest Capital Cities in the World. Rank City Altitude (Meters/Feet) 1 La Paz, Bolivia 3640/11942 2 Quito, Ecuador 2850/9350 3 Thimphu, Bhutan 2648/8688 4 […]

The Quito area is also the only place in the world where you can put one foot in the Northern Hemisphere and the other one in the Southern Hemisphere … at the same time! Is Quito north or south of the Equator? The central square of Quito is located about 25 km (16 mi) south […]