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Cotopaxi

stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains

50km

-0.68055556-78.43777778

Otavalo

Small town one-and-a-half hours north of the capital; famous for its Saturday market of indigenous crafts and livestock.

64km

0.233333-78.266667

Baños

human settlement

128km

-1.396389-78.424722

Coca (Ecuador)

human settlement

179km

-0.4625-76.984167

Esmeraldas

Ecuador

179km

0.95-79.666667

Canoa

Small beach town.

209km

-0.4631-80.4518

Guayaquil

The first most populous city in Ecuador

258km

-2.1833-79.8833
Sights (10)

Compañía de Jesús, Quito

This church is regarded by many as the most beautiful in the Americas. Partially destroyed by fire, it was restored with assistance from the Getty Foundation and other benefactors. Stunning.

8.4km

-0.22083333-78.51388889

TelefériQo

aerial lift

9.6km

-0.19194444-78.51888889

Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana

Shows a patchwork of local artists.

10km

-0.21027778-78.49527778

La Floresta, Quito

11km

-0.2086-78.4862

Mindo, Ecuador

rural area in Pichincha, Ecuador

30km

-0.05119167-78.77830278

Ciudad Mitad del Mundo

Just outside of Quito is where the measurements were first made that proved that the shape of the Earth is in fact an oblate spheroid. Commemorating this is a large monument that straddles the equator called Mitad del Mundo or middle of the world. The entrance for the park is $3.50 (included entrance to small museums - April 2016). Visit here if you're interested in learning some alternative facts and seeing some kitsch. Because it's not on the equator itself, and it's not a serious cultural or educational experience. No, the water doesn't really go down the plughole the opposite way in the hemispheres, and if you want to take it seriously you won't enjoy your time here. For some of the attractions like the planetarium, the price is $7.50. You can also go to the Intiñan Solar Museum which is right next to the monument, on the other side of the north fence. The museum is actually on the equator. For $4 you can have a tour of this little museum.

30km

-0.00222222-78.45583333

Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve

Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve is 17 km north of Quito in the province of Pichincha of Ecuador.

34km

0.0381-78.4631

Cuicocha

lake in Ecuador

66km

0.3-78.35

Tungurahua

136km

-1.47-78.4447

Chimborazo

volcano and highest mountain in Ecuador; the summit is the farthest point on the Earth's surface from the Earth's center (as well as the closest point to the moon on Earth)

138km

-1.46916667-78.8175
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Someday we will visit Quito or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Quito

Quito is the capital of Ecuador. It was founded in 1534 on the ruins of an ancient Inca city. Today, two million people live in Quito. It was the first city to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978.

Quito is located in the northern highlands of Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin. The city is built on a long plateau lying on the east flanks of the Pichincha volcano. The valley of Guayllabamba River where Quito lies is flanked by volcanoes, some of them snow-capped, and visible from the city on a clear day. Quito is the closest capital city to the equator. Quito's altitude is listed at 2,820 metres (9,250 feet).

Quito is the largest city in contribution to national GDP, and the highest in per capita income. Quito has the highest level of tax collection in Ecuador, exceeding the national 57% per year 2009, currently being the most important economic region of the country, as the latest "study" conducted by the Central Bank of Ecuador.

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