Quito is recognized as a colonial jewel in the Andes, with a beautiful history, surrounded by natural beauty, built upon the ruins of an ancient Inca city. Quito is renowned for its well-preserved historical center which is a UNESCO world heritage site. It’s home for majestic architectural buildings such as the Catedral Metropolitana de Quito, Basilica of the national vow, Independence square and Santa Domingo church, all colonial buildings that add immense value to this city.
 

The Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World City), located 16 miles North of Quito, is a beautiful museum park with ‘the monument of Equator’ residing in the center. This monument is said to be built right underneath the Equator, hence symbolizes the middle of the world.
 

In your Quito travel spend a day at the ‘Cotopaxi National Park’, to witness lush greenery and wildlife, weasels, hawks, and condors but the spotlight of the show is the picture perfect active snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano. This is the second highest peak of Ecuador. The ‘Cotopaxi botanical garden’ is more of a green pathway that leads you to the valley of the volcano. If you’d like a challenge, opt to taking the Cotopaxi trek which takes you through hot chocolate spots for comfort.
 

When listing up things to do in Quito, to satisfy your craving for a thrilling yet relaxing day, visit the Baños de Agua Santa, a tourist haven that includes mesmerizing waterfalls, picturesque views, hot springs, the iconic Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Agua Santa and the breathtaking swing at the end of the world at Casa del Árbol

👉 What’s the average flight time from the UK to Quito?

Approximately 14 hours with one or more stops

👉 Best time to visit Quito/ Quito Weather:

June to September offers pleasant weather, while November to May is the rainy season but ideal for Amazon Rainforest adventures. However, off peak season aids to get cheap flights to Quito. 
 

👉 What time zone is Quito in?

Quito operates on Ecuador Time (GMT-5).

👉 What currency is used in Quito?

The official currency of Ecuador is the US dollar.
 

 👉 What is the official language of Quito Ecuador?

 Ecuador's official language is Spanish.
 

👉 Flights to Quito:

Several airlines operate flights to Quito from the UK with diverse route options.
 

👉 How to travel around Quito?

The metro is a rapid transit system in Quito, there’s also buses, a mainline railway, a bicycle sharing system called the Bici-Q and plenty of taxi services in Quito.
 

👉 What are Quito Airport options?

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) is the internation airport in Quito, Ecuador. 

Quito is a must visit destination as it offers an abundance of delights and our experts at Blue Lotus Vacations are ready to craft the best, customized ‘Quito travel plan’ for you.