Quito Beyond Explorer

6 Sept 2026 – 13 Sept 2026 · by flipt

Destinations

Quito, Ecuador

Explore the stunning UNESCO-listed Historic Centre, home to La Compañía de Jesús church and Plaza Grande. Don't miss the TelefériQo cable car up Pichincha volcano for panoramic views. Try locro de papa soup and hornado pork in the La Floresta neighbourhood.
Middle of the World, Ecuador

Visit the iconic equatorial monument just 30 minutes north of Quito, where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere. The nearby Intiñan Solar Museum offers fun experiments demonstrating equatorial phenomena. Easy half-day or full-day trip from the capital.
Otavalo, Ecuador

Famous for one of South America's largest indigenous craft markets, the Plaza de Ponchos, running daily but best on Saturdays. Browse textiles, leather goods, and jewellery made by the Otavaleño people. Take a short trip to the stunning crater lake Laguna Cuicocha nearby.