3 Days in Quito
By Chris Backe
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Save time and energy, and find what's worthy in Quito!
Worthy Go itineraries are complete, step-by-step three-day itineraries to the very best places in Quito.
See Quito with an experienced travel writer by your side!
Whether this is your first time abroad or you've been traveling for years, Worthy Go itineraries have three goals:
Make the most of your time, money, and energy while traveling
Help you go your own way but still provide some guidance
Curate the very best places to enjoy in the city
The Quito itinerary has been completely updated for 2020, and includes:
No affiliate links, no ads, no fluff, and no BS.
A complete three-day itinerary combining Quito's well-known and off-the-beaten-path places.
Detailed, step-by-step directions from one place to the next.
Succinct descriptions, exact addresses, and GPS coordinates for every place.
First-hand knowledge and advice: where to stay, what to bring, safety and scam warnings, and more.
All the basics you'll need to know: do you tip? Can you drink the tap water? What SIM card should you get? What public transportation tickets do you need?
Advice on being a considerate, respectful, and sensitive traveler.
Itineraries are carefully formatted to display well on any device, and links take you to Google Maps (internet connection required).
About the author: Chris Backe (rhymes with hockey) has written about travel since 2008 and has been around the world a couple of times. He's written over 30 books, and has been seen in Atlas Obscura, io9, Mental Floss, Everything Everywhere, Perceptive Travel, Travel Wire Asia, and many other publications. When not traveling, he loves tabletop games and a glass of white wine.
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Cities: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Bogota, Bucharest, Budapest, Chiang Mai, Istanbul, Lima, Medellin, Quito, Seattle, Seoul, Tallinn, Toronto, Vientiane, Zagreb
Countries / regions: Laos, Central Thailand, Northern Thailand, South Korea
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Warning / Disclaimer
Although the author has made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at publication time (© January 2020), the author does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.
Be aware that traveling in a foreign country has inherent risks, and seemingly anything can change overnight. Places may close, admission fees may rise, drivers will drive crazy, and public transportation routes can be altered. Stay aware of your surroundings, employ street smarts and common sense, and in general be suspicious of locals that approach you speaking English.
Unless otherwise noted, all material in this book is the legal property of the author and may not be reprinted or republished without the author's express written consent, with the exception of short quotes for academic or review purposes.
Introduction
Quito — fly high amongst tons of history.
At 2,800 meters (9,350 feet) above sea level, it's the highest capital city in the world (and also the only one to be close to an active volcano). Although Guayaquil is larger by population, Quito's old town has been well-preserved and little-altered — two reasons it was named one of UNESCO's first World Cultural Heritage sites in 1978.
The name 'Quito' dates back well over a thousand years, when the Quitu tribe first lived in the area. They were conquered around 980 AD by the Caras, who were defeated by the Incas in 1462, and later defeated by the Spanish in 1534. Catholicism was established early on, and the urban evolution of Quito started soon after. After centuries of colonization, an independence movement that started in 1809 noted May 24, 1822 as a victory for Quito independence. Simón Bolívar's dreams of Gran Colombia — a united South American state — only lasted eight years, and Ecuador became an independent country in 1830.
Independence did not mean the end of fighting, land claims, border disputes, or violence — since becoming a country, there have been almost 100 changes in government. As recently as 1995, the Ecuadorian military shot down Peruvian aircraft as