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 ...

Quito, the magnificent capital city of Ecuador, is a destination that ignites the imagination of travelers from every corner of the globe. Officially known as San Francisco de Quito, this sprawling ...

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 ...

A bizarre scientific study recently showed that people (men, mostly) would rather hurt themselves than face even a few moments of ennui. This may help explain why, my final afternoon in Quito, I found ...

Quito, Ecuador's Plaza de la Independencia and Presidential Palace, as seen from the rooftop of the city's Metropolitan Cathedral. Flung far off the mainland of South America, the remote Galápagos ...

It’s hard not to feel a little sorry for the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Often viewed by travelers as an inconvenient layover en route to the Galapagos Islands, the city is an underappreciated ...

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 ...

Quito is a breathtaking city – in every way. At 2,850m above sea level, San Francisco de Quito (to give Ecuador's little capital its full name) is far higher than the average Alpine ski resort. Its ...

Palmeiras of Brazil will put its unbeaten record on the line this Thursday in the 2025 Copa Libertadores, facing a determined ...