This was the first city to be declared a World Heritage Site.

The crowning jewel is Quito’s 17th-century Old Town, a heaving historical quarter so impeccably preserved that it was the first city in the world to be accorded UNESCO World Heritage Status. Arriving ...

Though often used as an entry point for the Galapagos, Quito is a pretty amazing city in its own right. Frankly, even if your ultimate destination isn’t the Galapagos, I’d recommend staying at ...

I'm busy catching my breath on Quito's oxygen-starved streets when I enter the Plaza Grande on the first afternoon of a 10-day Contours Travel tour.

I'm busy catching my breath on Quito's oxygen-starved streets when I enter the Plaza Grande on the first afternoon of a 10-day Contours Travel tour.

I'm busy catching my breath on Quito's oxygen-starved streets when I enter the Plaza Grande on the first afternoon of a 10-day Contours Travel tour.

I'm busy catching my breath on Quito's oxygen-starved streets when I enter the Plaza Grande on the first afternoon of a 10-day Contours Travel tour.

I'm busy catching my breath on Quito's oxygen-starved streets when I enter the Plaza Grande on the first afternoon of a 10-day Contours Travel tour.

I'm busy catching my breath on Quito's oxygen-starved streets when I enter the Plaza Grande on the first afternoon of a 10-day Contours Travel tour.

I'm busy catching my breath on Quito's oxygen-starved streets when I enter the Plaza Grande on the first afternoon of a 10-day Contours Travel tour.