The old cultures of Quito discovered the astronomic and metaphysical value of the middle of the earth 800 or 900 years before the arrival of the French geodesic mission in the 18th century.
Such it is, that using GPS has been[...]
Bird watching, paragliding, rafting, mountain biking, hiking, tubing, climbing, are some of the different adventure activities close to Quito.
Tour operators will help you in organizing trips in and around the city covering[...]
Quito is a modern metropolis filled with different comforts and services that has the advantage to be just hours or minutes away from natural and ecological places. Some of the activities that you are able to practice in the surroundings of[...]
Quito Folklore, Quito History & Community in Quito
Quito is surrounded by a long historical tradition, praised in art, poem, and song, and it doesn't need a trained eye to see that the city is dearly loved by most of its[...]
Like any big city, Quito is a place where emergencies and accidents may happen. In case of an emergency, the following phone numbers can be of great importance.
Police, Patrol Center and radio watch, dial: 101.
Paramedics, dial:[...]