What province is Quito Ecuador in?
What province is Quito Ecuador in?
Pichincha
How safe is Quito?
The short answer is YES, Ecuador is safe, as long as you take proper care. Ecuador is as safe as most other developing countries, and cities like Quito to be as safe as most major cities in the world, but with the general proviso that you should always travel with care and common sense, and be streetwise.
Is Quito worth visiting?
The views from Quito are much more spectacular with 3 snow capped peaks around the city despite it being on the equator. The mitad del mundo (equator) is also worth a visit although it is very touristy. You may find more info on Quito/Banos and around Quito here that may be of help.
What season is Ecuador in right now?
In Ecuador, the winter season is hot and wet, and the summer is dry and cold. Ecuador’s dry, summer season falls between May and December. January to April is Ecuador’s wet wintertime. There is not much of a transition between the seasons.
Do you get altitude sickness in Quito?
Quito is a city situated high up in the Andean mountains at an altitude of approximately 3,000 meters. If you fly or bus into Quito from sea level, you will experience a rather extreme change in altitude, which can lead to some mild symptoms of altitude sickness in some.
Is it hard to breathe in Ecuador?
Quito is at 2,800 meters above sea level and it’s not uncommon to feel short of breath or have a mild headache when you first arrive.
How do I rent a car in Ecuador?
To rent a car in Ecuador you need to be at least 25 years of age, hold a valid driver’s license, and carry an internationally recognized credit card. Realize, however, that car rental in Ecuador is vastly different from that in the USA or Europe, mainly because there is no CDW (Collision Damage Waiver).
Is Ecuador’s economy good?
Ecuador’s economic freedom score is 52.4, making its economy the 149th freest in the 2021 Index. Its overall score has increased by 1.1 points, primarily because of an improvement in fiscal health.