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La Compañía de Jesús
A Jesuit church in Quito covered in gold leaf, considered one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in the Americas.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Pichincha, Ecuador · South America
Quito is worth a stop: 15 minutes from San Antonio, 34km from Mindo Cloud Forest.
Quito is a major city located in Pichincha, Ecuador. With a population of 2,781,641, it is one of the largest urban centers in South America.
On a road trip, Quito sits in Ecuador, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Guayaquil time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Quito to your route.
The Virgin of El Panecillo (in Spanish: Virgen del Panecillo), also known as the Virgin of Quito from the sculpture of the same name, is a monument in Quito, Ecuador. It is located on the top of the hill of El Panecillo, a loaf-shaped hill in the heart of the city and serves as a backdrop to the historic center ofRead more
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With a total height of 135 feet (41 meters) including the base, it is the highest statue in Ecuador and one of the highest in South America (taller than the Christ the Redeemer statue in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro). It is also the tallest aluminum statue in the world.
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Quito is located in Pichincha, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are -0.2298 latitude, -78.5250 longitude.
Quito has a population of approximately 2,781,641 people, making it a major city in Ecuador.
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cathedral
A Jesuit church in Quito covered in gold leaf, considered one of the finest examples of baroque architecture in the Americas.
2 km · about 5 min drive
cathedral
A neo-Gothic basilica in Quito whose gargoyles are Galapagos animals (iguanas, tortoises, boobies) and whose towers can be climbed via open planks above the nave vault.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
A monument marking the equatorial line where you can stand in both hemispheres simultaneously, just north of Quito.
26 km · about 30 min drive
national park
A biodiversity hotspot just two hours from Quito, home to over 500 bird species, butterfly farms, chocolate tours, and waterfall hikes.
34 km · about 40 min drive
national park
One of the world's highest active volcanoes with a perfect snow-capped cone rising to 19,347 feet.
51 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
One of the world's highest active volcanoes at 5,897 meters, with a near-perfect snow-capped cone visible from Quito on clear days.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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