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Hostal Jhomana - Run by an Ecuadorian/Swedish couple committed to providing their guests with quality accommodations and excellent service. Our number one priority at Hostal Jhomana in Quito is to make you feel at home! Featured - Hostal Jhomana The Secret Garden Hostel - A small hostel run by Australian/Ecuadorian owners. The Secret Garden Hostel is a great value for backpackers staying in Quito. We have low prices, a friendly and helpful staff, and clean and secure facilities. All you need and more! Backpackers´ Inn Hostel - We are located right in the heart of Quito! Backpacker’s Inn is a clean and low-priced hostel with a friendly, international atmosphere. It’s a great place to meet other travelers from all over the world.
Huauki Hostal and Restaurant - Newly renovated in 2006, Hostel Huauki is located in a beautiful historical building in La Mariscal. The interior of the house has been conserved to reflect our Ecuadorian culture. Hostel Huauki is your home away from home in Quito! Hostal Casa Kanela - Come visit our peaceful hostel right in the heart of Quito! Casa Kanela offers backpackers a quiet atmosphere, comfortable accommodations and cheap prices!
Hostal Adventure - Enjoy our clean and friendly hostel right in the heart of La Mariscal! Hostal Adventure is a great choice for backpackers staying in Quito. We have low prices, a great location, and lots of cool people! Hostal New Bask - Come see us in Quito! Hostal New Bask is centrally located in the turistic zone of La Mariscal. Our hostel offers backpackers cozy accommodations, low prices and a very friendly and helpful staff!
The Magic Bean - The Magic Bean is an eclectic tavern, restaurant, and hostel frequented by travelers, professors, graduate students, vacationers, local professionals, storytellers & musicians. The Magic Bean is now an internet hotspot, which eliminated my last conce La Casa Sol - Quito - Our sunny atmosphere and intimate surroundings in Quito will make every traveler feel right at home. La Casa Sol is a beautifully restored antique building, full of Andean culture and identity and a warm, welcoming spirit. BlueHouse Youth Hostel and Bar - Stay with us at Blue House in Quito...the backpacker’s dream! Our modern facilities, central location and fun, friendly atmosphere will make you never want to leave. We guarantee each traveler an unforgettable experience!
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Quito, Ecuador |
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| Official Language: |
Spanish |
| Other Languages: |
Quechua |
| Population: |
13,810,000 |
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| Currency: |
US Dollar ($) |
| Electricity: |
127V, 60Hz  |
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| Province: |
Pichincha |
| Location: |
Latitude: 0015S
Longitude: 07815W
Altitude: 2900 |
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big |
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| Local Time: |
GMT-5
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| Dialing Code: |
0593 2 |
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| Population: |
1,900,000 |
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| Main Tourist Attractions: |
 Take the Teleferico, a gondola ride up to an elevation of 4,000 feet with spectacular views of the city. Seasoned backpackers may enjoy a hike up to even higher altitudes while those looking for a more relaxing time can kick back in one of the restaurants or bars where the gondolas let off. Just make sure it’s a clear day.
Wander around the Centro Historico, Old Quito, admire the colonial architecture, and check out a few of the many churches that dot the center, including the almost entirely gold-plated La Iglesia de la Compañia.
Take an inexpensive private salsa lessons at one of the dance schools in La Mariscal, Quito’s tourist district otherwise known as gringolandia. Try Ritmo Tropical on Avenida Amazonas.
Enjoy a typical Ecuadorian dish only a true adventure traveler could love, cuy – roasted guinea pig served whole, arms and legs spread crucifixion style. If that’s not your style, a far more tame and very delicious street food is chocho y tostado – big vinegary white beans mixed with salty toasted corn and topped with a citrusy onion sauce – pick up a bag at a stand for about 15 cents.
Stroll through the Artisan markets that spring up in major parks on the weekends. Buy some quality wool sweaters, silver jewelry, hammocks, belts and traditional Ecuadorian artwork for cheap. Don’t forget to haggle.
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| When to go: |
Seasons in Quito are divided into wet, October through May, and dry, June through September. Even in the wet season rains are confined to a few hours a day and clouds tend to roll in late afternoon. Temperatures are mild and constant year round and rarely dip above 80 or below 40.
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If you’re planning on exploring Ecuador, Quito’s going to be your starting point. International flights arrive at Sucre airport on all major carriers. You can travel by bus to Quito from all other points in Ecuador. Buses are cheap and convenient.
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| Visa Information: |
Travelers from the US, Canada, most European countries, and Israel do not require a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. A 90 day tourist visa will be stamped in your passport at the airport.
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| Tipping: |
A common tip at restaurants is 10%. Taxi drivers should not be tipped, and rates should always be negotiated beforehand when traveling by taxi after 7 at night, as the meters are turned off.
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Spanish Schools La Lengua - La Lengua is a friendly and familiar language school located in the core of Quito, Ecuador.
Established in 1994, the school offers Spanish courses at all levels. One student one teacher is our secret to your success.
Featured - Spanish Schools La Lengua Andean Global Studies - Andean Global Studies offers and designs customized programs for individuals and groups who want to learn Spanish while exploring the natural and cultural diversity of Ecuador.
Yanapuma Spanish School - Yanapuma is a not for profit Spanish school offering professional Spanish instruction and a great learning environment in Quito, Ecuador. Plenty of activities and study options, reasonable prices. Proceeds help fund the work of Yanpauma Foundation. |
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