Quito is the capital of Ecuador, located in the Guayliabamba river basin, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, at an altitude of 2,850 meters above sea level. The city is the second highest situated capital in the world and surrounded on all sides by volcanoes.

Walking around the city will already bring a lot of pleasure. So, we get acquainted: the north of Quito occupy modern residential quarters, the business center is sustained at the world level, the hotels are there for every taste and color, the historical center requires special attention, because it will take a lot of time to inspect the preserved ancient colonial monuments and buildings there will be a lot of impressions, but in the southern part where old residential quarters, without a local escort, it is dangerous to be selected.

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Climate Quito

March 1, Sunday Overcast, rain, thunderstorms + 19 ° С in the afternoon + 16 ° С night ° C water	March 2, Monday Cloudy, rain, thunderstorms + 20 ° C in the afternoon + 16 ° C at night ° C water	March 3, Tuesday Overcast, rain, thunderstorms + 18 ° C in the afternoon + 15 ° C at night ° C water
Quito weather forecast for 10 days

Shopping

In addition to historical beauties, for those who like spending money, Quito offers this opportunity in numerous shopping centers: in Caracol, CCI (Inaquito) there are branded departments, besides this skating rink, bowling and 9 cinemas, Quicentro collects the world's clothing brands. A special place for partying local glamorous youth - Plaza Las Americas (the area of ​​all the Americas), you can also eat "harmful", but appetizing food in world famous fast foods.

A 5-minute walk from C.C.I. there is a charming indoor market Iñaquito, on the shelves of which all kinds of fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, seafood exude. Especially brave gourmets can try an assortment of local "canteen", more than $ 1 dishes in which there is no.

Excellent helps Santa Maria supermarket, where there is everything you need.

Hotels Quito

For picky foreigners, the Mariscal (gringolandia) area, where the atmosphere of resort pathos reigns on the streets. There are hotels and more democratic, for only $ 5 per day. Also in Quito, a luxurious Hilton, sparkling with purity and gloss Marriott, was built

Cuisine and restaurants

The variety of cuisines presented in numerous institutions is amazing, as well as the sophistication and originality of their surroundings. For example, the Italian restaurant Capuletto with a fireplace and an open pizza oven will satisfy everyone's hunger, the price of $ 5-10 for a dish, expensive wines for $ 100 and above.

You can not find the mouth-watering ribs of American restaurant Adams Ribs, the situation is appropriate: car numbers from all over the world, leather sofas, flavors coming from the kitchen. Dinner in the Greek restaurant Mozaica with meat, cheese, salads and hot wine will cost $ 20 per person.

An unusual gastronomic trip is guaranteed by the Brazilian restaurant, where the churascaria style of service implies different versions of the program at different prices, the list of which can be found at the entrance.

Quick and inexpensive snacks are available in the Spanish fast-food El Español, whose branches are scattered throughout Quito. Of course, it's a sin to visit Quito and not taste Ecuadorian cuisine, so the Hornado Café (translated as "baked") on the road is very popular with tourists and locals alike. A huge selection of dishes from all sorts of corn, pork, soups. And all this under the unobtrusive accompaniment of a musical national band

Quito observation platforms

The main observation deck Loma El Panecillo is a gigantic stone woman who spread huge wings over the city, protecting it from mythical dangers. Another nice place to peek at the city's anthill is the open veranda of the Greek restaurant "Mosaic": you sip your mulled wine and admire for hours at the quivering at the feet of Quito. In the hall of the Bosque shopping center on the second floor there is a chic view of the airport runway.

Entertainment, excursions and places of interest Quito

Tourists are most interested in the historical center, boastfully showing the President's residence to show. Indeed, there is something to admire, because the building is decorated with elaborate decorative balconies and skilful murals. The main square of the city - Independence Square is always crowded. By the way, there are more than 50 churches in Quito and 7 of them are the largest and the most famous (Basilica del Voto Nacional, San Francisco, Santo Domingo, Catedral) are nearby. All the cathedrals are open to visitors, they are active, and in many you can take a tour.

In addition, the old houses with the ingeniously woven system of courtyards and terraces are curious. Among the narrow cobblestone pavements, where freshly washed sheets are hung over their heads, hung on the ropes, the color and mood of the local city are felt especially brightly. There is in Quito and the bullring - Plaza de Toro's, where bloody battles with bulls come to the best the world's matradors

Museums Quito

Museums in Ecuador the capital city is enough, and one of them is in his blue-green walls of a huge number of interesting exhibits. It is about the cultural center of Itchimbia, the exposition of which is often updated. Especially popular is the exhibition hall of the Peruvian museum, where the history of the Incas is set from ancient times to modern times. Flickering of the unique exhibition "Gold of the Incas" also stays in memory for a long time. The entrance fee is only $ 1. The center is buried among the luxurious greenery of the park of the same name

Quito Parks

There are numerous parks to the attractions of Quito: Metropolitano is the largest city park in South America, most of which is occupied by eucalyptus forest intersected by paths, and from the eastern areas of the park open panoramas to the volcano Cotopaxi, Antisana and the Guaylyabamba river valley

In the shade of fragrant magnolias, it's nice to wander in the giant park of La Carolina, where the masses sports grounds for football and basketball facilities for skateboarders and cyclists. For "waterfowl" tourists on the lake rent a boat, there is a museum of dinosaurs, a terrarium and an exhibition center.

In El Ejido Park, every Saturday and Sunday there is a souvenir market where you can buy copies of famous paintings made by local artists, and also traditional sweaters, ponchos, carpets and jewelry, brought from Otavalo. There is the oldest astronomical observatory in South America in the park of La Alameda

Equator's line

Just 27 km from Quito is the memorial complex where the equator line runs. Here are located the "Monument to the Equator", the Museum of Ethnography and Culture "The Middle of the World" and the picturesque ruins of Rumicho. The monument erected on the equator's line is one of the most visited places in Ecuador.

Nightlife

Quito has quite developed public houses, which are covered with harmless signs of Night Clubs'ov. In general, everything looks like a dance night show, the entrance to which costs up to $ 20, with included 3 cocktails. Further at will, numbers, for example, up to $ 100, bargaining is appropriate. Photo of Quito (4)