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Getting Out Of Quito, Ecuador: Day, Weekend and Weeklong Excursions

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on June 11, 2024

While Quito, Ecuador, offers many opportunities for Inca history, diverse architecture, and trendy restaurants, my favorite part about visiting this busy city during was its side trips. In less than three hours you can be hiking through waterfall-filled forests, climbing one of the world’s tallest volcanoes, browsing an important cultural market and even standing in…Read more...

Day Trip From Quito, Ecuador: The Otavalo Market

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on June 11, 2024

After spending a day exploring the historic center of Quito during my solo trip to Ecuador, I decided to get out of town for a day and explore the smaller artisan villages nearby. Because I was so thrilled with my Cajas National Park Tour and Quito City Tour with Gray Line Ecuador, I decided to…Read more...

Hostel Review: La Casona de Mario, Quito, Ecuador

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on June 11, 2024

Quito, Ecuador, isn’t known for being the safest city in South America. However, it is a worthwhile stop due to it’s rich history, numerous adventure options, and day trips you’ll find here. If you want a comfortable homebase, I recommend staying at the La Casona de Mario hostel. Atmosphere What I loved most about La Casona…Read more...

History, Culture, And The Middle Of The World In Quito, Ecuador

By Jessie Festa | | Updated on June 21, 2016

Quito is a big city in Ecuador with a rich history and unique location. It was actually the second city in the world to be designated a “Cultural World Heritage City”, which happened in 1978. To help preserve this heritage, buildings in Quito’s historic center can not change their facade. Because I wanted to get…Read more...