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 the kind of major metropolis you find in Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador. Records put its population near 1,763,275. And it shows in how much there is to see. Plan around water sports, culture and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Seasons here follow the southern hemisphere. You are about 2,850 metres up.
Things to do in Quito
Water Sports in Quito
(19)Our data lists Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking as water sports options here. The category holds 19 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Quito.
Culture in Quito
(18)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles as culture options here. Counting everything, 18 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Quito.
Nature in Quito
(16)On the nature side, Quito offers Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. It is a direct read of Quito's activity profile. There are 16 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Quito
(15)On the sports side, Quito offers Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. It is a direct read of Quito's activity profile. There are 15 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Quito
(11)Under adventure, Quito is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. The category holds 11 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Quito.
Nightlife in Quito
(10)Looking for nightlife? Quito has Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. The category holds 10 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Quito.
Wellness in Quito
(5)Quito's wellness entries include Hammam, Spa, Therms, Turkish Baths and Wellness. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Quito. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Quito
(4)Looking for family? Quito has Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Quito.
Shopping in Quito
(1)For shopping, expect Food. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Quito.
More to do in Quito
(2)On the other activities side, Quito offers Fishing and Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Quito. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Quito
Water-based activities peak in December to March, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. October to November and March to April keeps outdoor plans comfortable. June to August is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Big-city infrastructure means Quito is both easy to reach and easy to navigate. Set your clock to America/Guayaquil on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Quito that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Quito known for?
- Travellers associate Quito with water sports, culture and nature. It sits in Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador and counts about 1,763,275 residents.
- What can you do in Quito?
- Quito is tagged with Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Quito?
- Water-based activities peak in December to March, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. October to November and March to April keeps outdoor plans comfortable. June to August is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Quito located?
- Quito belongs to Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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