Quito, formally San Francisco de Quito, is the capital city of Ecuador and is located in the Guayllabamba river basin on the eastern slopes of Pichincha. High in the Andes, the greenery is hidden by ...

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 ...

Desperation is mounting in Ecuador’s capital as thousands of people remain without drinking water a week into Quito’s worst shortage in 25 years. The daily lives of some 400,000 residents have been ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...