11 days in Quito Itinerary

High in the Andean foothills, Quito remains one of the world's most photogenic capital cities, featuring two dramatic mountain ranges as its backdrop.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Quito: Cuicocha (in Cotacachi), Termas de Papallacta (in Papallacta) and Cascada de Peguche (in Peguche). Spend the 15th (Thu) among the fascinating landscape of Cotopaxi National Park. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila, make a trip to El Panecillo, examine the collection at Intinan Museum, and gain insight at La Ronda.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Quito online trip itinerary planner.

In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.