Quito & the Andes
The Andes' Colonial Crown
A perfectly preserved colonial old town two miles high in the Andes.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Quito & the Andes.
One of the best-preserved colonial centers (UNESCO).
Stand on the Equator at the Mitad del Mundo.
Volcanoes and the TelefériQo cable car.
A gateway to the Galápagos and the Amazon.
Ornate churches dripping with gold.
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Quito is the Andes' colonial crown — a gorgeous, gold-laced old town two miles up, ringed by volcanoes, and the launch pad for both the Galápagos and the Amazon.
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Quito & the Andes
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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