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Holiday In Quito

Resting high in the Andes Mountains is the highest capital city in the world: Quito, Ecuador.

With old, pastel-coloured buildings that creep up the slopes of the surrounding hills and an Old Town that was the first place ever designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we think it’s about time you venture there. Take a look through lastminute.com.au’s Quito package deals today and go into the mountains tomorrow.

Things to Do in Quito

When you get to town, priority numero uno is to get a vehicle from lastminute.com.au’s Quito car hire options. Head to the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World City), a tract of land just north of the city. It literally is “the Middle of the World” because it straddles the equator. Think about it for a second: You could be in summer and winter at the same time! Try to wrap your head around that.

You don’t have to be a hippie to elevate yourself during your holiday in Quito. All you have to do is hop on the Teleferico—the world’s second-highest cable car—and go for a ride up the slopes of Pichincha Volcano. On days when the sky is clear enough, you’ll be able to spot the peaks of six other nearby fire-breathing mountains.

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

Do you want to add to your souvenir collection? Of course you do, because gathering an array of local relics is part of what you do on a Quito holiday. Drop some of your saved Ecuadorian sucres at the craftsman shops in Plaza San Francisco, Plaza Grande or Museo Mindalae. Get a half-dozen pan flutes and start your own band with your chums. And don’t forget to pick up an alpaca hoodie with matching socks! The animals are simply shaved for their fur, so you don’t need to worry about PETA protesting on your lawn.

Since your appetite has never led you down the wrong path, follow it to the Plaza El Quinde in the Mariscal district. Holidays to Quito immediately go up a notch if you eat classic Ecuadorian ceviche. It’s a simple concoction of shrimp or fish, lemon and tomato sauce. But hey, if creatures of the deep aren’t your idea of a meal, then sit down for a meal of hornado, potatoes served with roasted pig. Hold on, we’ve got to go—we’re starving.

You should be excited that it’s finally nighttime, because that means it’s time to party. Wind your way through the steep streets of Guapulo and enjoy a couple of glasses of aguardiente, a sugar cane-based spirit. It’s one of the most popular cocktails in the country, but don’t let the sweet taste fool you. These babies are strong. This area is a bit on the quiet end of the nightlife spectrum, so head to the La Ronda area if you’re looking to spice things up.

What’s Next?

A trip to a capital city high in the Andes sounds good to us. Does it sound good to you? We thought it would, especially because we can help you save hundreds of dollars. Browse our fantastic offers on cheap Quito holidays and soar to higher elevations immediately.

Top hotels for your Quito holiday

Wyndham Quito Airport

Wyndham Quito Airport

4.5 out of 5
Parroquia Tababela S/N Via Yaruqui, Aeropuerto Mariscal Sucre, Tababela, Pichincha
The price is AU$213 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$213
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
When you stay at Wyndham Quito Airport in Tababela, you'll be near the airport and 12 minutes by foot from Chiche.
"Overall a bad experience. Been going to this hotel since 2019 and it was one of my favorite places due to their staff. Unfortunately this year I’ve traveled to Quito 3 times and it’s been a terrible experience with the front desk agents . Unfortunately, due to this reason I won’t come back"

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

Wyndham Quito Airport
Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel

4 out of 5
Solar Numero 4, Barrio Santa Rosa, Calle conector Alpachaca y calle Cotopax, Tababela, Quito
Fully refundable
The price is AU$150 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$150
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
With a stay at Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel in Tababela, you'll be 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ilaló and 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Quito Zoo.
"Very friendly and efficient staff. Very clean"

Reviewed on 18 Oct. 2024

Holiday Inn Quito Airport, an IHG Hotel
JW Marriott Quito

JW Marriott Quito

4.5 out of 5
Avenida Orellana 1172 Y Avenida Amazonas, Quito, Pichincha
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$259 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$259
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
In the heart of Quito, JW Marriott Quito is within a 5-minute drive of Foch Square and Atahualpa Olympic Stadium.
"Property and staff were excellent"

Reviewed on 14 Oct. 2024

JW Marriott Quito
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