Quito, Ecuador, boasts a pleasant, spring-like climate year-round and is known for its vibrant flower production. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978, Quito has a rich history and ...

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least ...

Desperation is mounting in Ecuador’s capital as thousands of people remain without drinking water a week into Quito’s worst shortage in 25 years. The daily lives of some 400,000 residents have been ...

Quito, the magnificent capital city of Ecuador, is a destination that ignites the imagination of travelers from every corner of the globe. Officially known as San Francisco de Quito, this sprawling ...

South America is a melting pot of culture, history and natural wonders. Considered the "middle of the world," Quito, Ecuador, offers travelers a unique opportunity to walk the equatorial line and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Travel, cuisine, and culture across Latin America + the Caribbean. Oct 04, 2025, 09:35pm EDT Quito, Ecuador's Plaza de la ...

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Ecuadorian authorities Wednesday celebrated the opening of Quito's first subway line, which will for now not be operational. In other words, trains will not be running until a later date, but the ...

A bizarre scientific study recently showed that people (men, mostly) would rather hurt themselves than face even a few moments of ennui. This may help explain why, my final afternoon in Quito, I found ...

It’s hard not to feel a little sorry for the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. Often viewed by travelers as an inconvenient layover en route to the Galapagos Islands, the city is an underappreciated ...