Travelers frequently coast through Quito en route to the Galapagos Islands, not venturing beyond Mariscal Sucre International Airport. But Ecuador’s capital is worthy of much more than a several-hour ...

On the lunch menu that included options of nasi gareng and bihun tek-tek, both Indonesian fried rice-based dishes with beef tail or egg and vegetables, I ended up settling for Rice Surprise, or ...

“I love how the sun paints the city,” says Julio Rivas Garcia as he gazes over Quito’s historic heart from the roof of the Church of La Merced. Where we’re standing, at 9,200 feet and only 15 miles ...

At 9,350 feet above sea level, Quito, Ecuador, is one of the highest-elevation cities in the world, and while this capital city has plenty of panoramic views to offer, its unique geography is only ...

The relaxation of height restrictions for towers in Quito, the relocation of the city’s airport, and the upcoming inauguration of its metro system have heralded a new era of densification for the ...

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