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Visiting Quito, Ecuador


A capital of the Inca empire, Quito has a rich pre-Colombian history. Ecuador's capital was founded on the ruins of the Inca city and remains the least-altered historic center in Latin America. A... more » A capital of the Inca empire, Quito has a rich pre-Colombian history. Ecuador's capital was founded on the ruins of the Inca city and remains the least-altered historic center in Latin America. A UNESCO World Heritage Center, the city's important sites include Baroque gems San Francisco and Santo Domingo monasteries, as well as La Compañía church and college. Central Bank Museum, The Equatorial Monument and El Panecillo observation point are other highlights. Drive or rent a taxi to see the city. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
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Jul
66°F 18°C
47°F 8°C
Aug
66°F 18°C
47°F 8°C
Sep
66°F 18°C
47°F 8°C
Oct
65°F 18°C
47°F 8°C
Nov
65°F 18°C
47°F 8°C
Dec
64°F 17°C
47°F 8°C
Extended Forecast
Monday
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66°F 18°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C
Tuesday
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64°F 17°C
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51°F 10°C
Wednesday
Jul 15
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68°F 20°C
Lo:
48°F 8°C

Traveler Reviews

Vieja Cuba

3 of 5 stars
Tarzana, CA
Jul 12, 2009

This hotel was booked for my by a travel agent. I spent 5 nights there. It is located in the Mariscal area, several blocks away from the restaurants and nightlife. The nearby streets look deserted...more

Vieja Cuba

4 of 5 stars
North-East England
Jul 12, 2009

We stayed at Vieja Cuba four times during a 3 week trip to Ecuador. The staff were very helpful and did their best with their limited English and our non-existant Spanish. Breakfast was basic,...more

Howard Johnson Hotel - Quito La Carolina

Jul 10, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I stay here 3 to 5 times a year, depending how many times I get sent by the company to Ecuador, and I must say that I always enjoy staying here. In fact, the rate that we get (close to $US 80) make...more

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