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Quito
Colonial gem high in the Andes
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Quito was founded by the Spanish in 1534 on the site of an earlier Inca and pre-Inca settlement, and it grew into a major colonial centre of art and church-building. Its historic core, set around 2,800 metres up in the Andes, was among the first places inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list in 1978. Cobbled lanes, gilded churches and volcano views still define the Old Town.
A practical first trip balances the must-sees with one unscheduled half-day.
Places worth building around
Your first short list in Quito.
Baroque church with an extravagantly gilded interior.
Hilltop with the winged Virgin statue and sweeping views.
The presidential palace, overlooking Independence Square.
Colonial cathedral on Independence Square, in the heart of the Old Town.
Volcano above the city, reached by cable car for high-altitude walks.
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Quick answers for Quito
How long should a first visit be?
Plan 2–3 nights for the highlights without rushing. Add a night or two for a nearby day trip or a slower pace.
When is the best time to go?
Quito is at its best in Jun–Sep (driest), with comfortable weather and manageable crowds.
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