8 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Quito side-trips: Cuicocha (in Cotacachi), Cascada de Peguche (in Peguche) and Otavalo (El Gran Condor & Otavalo Market). Spend the 16th (Mon) among the fascinating landscape of Cotopaxi National Park. And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila, gain insight at La Ronda, admire the striking features of Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

For where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Quito trip itinerary app.

If you are flying in from Puerto Rico, the closest major aiports are Mariscal Sucre International Airport and Cotopaxi International Airport. December in Quito sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.