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, Ecuador - Landing at Ecuador's capital can be a white-knuckle affair. High altitude, a cramped runway and towering volcanos nearby make it one of Latin America's most challenging airports for ...

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 ...

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, Ecuador's Plaza de la Independencia and Presidential Palace, as seen from the rooftop of the city's Metropolitan Cathedral. Flung far off the mainland of South America, the remote Galápagos ...

SPONSORED — Set an elevation of 9,350 ft (2,850 m), Quito is the highest capital city in the world. The population of this bustling city is a contrasting mix of Ecuadorians sporting sleek business ...

At 9,350 feet above sea level, Quito, Ecuador, is one of the highest-elevation cities in the world, and while this capital city has plenty of panoramic views to offer, its unique geography is only ...

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 ...

Road erosion threatened Quito’s Santa Clara del Comun neighborhood, causing people to lose their properties “little by little,” local officials said. Hendry Quisilema captured this drone footage ...

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