Quito
Ecuador · Provincia de PichinchaEC
Capital city of Ecuador
Quito, officially San Francisco de Quito, is the capital and second-largest city of Ecuador, with an estimated population of 2.8 million in its metropolitan area. It is also the capital of the province of Pichincha. Quito is in a valley on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,763,275
- Coordinates
- -0.230, -78.525
- Timezone
- America/Guayaquil
- Elevation
- 2850 m
Overview of Quito
Quito is a large metropolitan hub in Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador. Population figures land around 1,763,275. It sits at about 2,850 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect water sports, culture and nature to fill most of your time. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Quito
Water Sports in Quito
(19)On the water sports side, Quito offers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Quito. That is 19 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Quito
(18)Quito records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Quito. Altogether 18 options are tagged here.
Nature in Quito
(16)Our data lists Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest as nature options here. In all, 16 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Quito's own activity tags.
Sports in Quito
(15)Under sports, Quito is tagged with Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. In all, 15 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Quito's own activity tags.
Adventure in Quito
(11)Quito records Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides under adventure. All of it is drawn from Quito's recorded activities. 11 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Quito
(10)Quito's nightlife entries include Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Quito's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Quito
(5)Under wellness, Quito is tagged with Hammam, Spa, Therms, Turkish Baths and Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Quito's own activity tags.
Family in Quito
(4)Quito records Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo under family. Everything listed here comes from what Quito is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Quito
(1)On the shopping side, Quito offers Food. All of it is drawn from Quito's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Quito
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Quito's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Quito
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Quito is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is America/Guayaquil.
Similar destinations
Places near Quito that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Quito known for?
- Quito is mainly a destination for water sports, culture and nature, set in Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador with around 1,763,275 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Quito?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking in Quito. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Quito?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Quito located?
- Administratively, Quito sits in Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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