A VISIT OF QUITO

Travel and marvel

An episode from the series VISIT

Synopsis

Nicknamed the “little Switzerland of Latin America” because of its mountainous and rolling terrain, Ecuador’s capital Quito stretches across the slopes of the Guagua Pichincha volcano, located at the summit of the Andes cordillera, at an altitude of 2,850 meters.

Visitors can explore Ecuador’s history amid the lively and welcoming atmosphere of the city, from the many museums that showcase its cultural richness to the historic alleyways of downtown.