Similar case to every foreign destination, Ecuador and surrounding provinces are affected by a distinct weather pattern, guiding its flow of tourism.
What was intended to be an exotic getaway to the notorious yet relatively anonymous Galapagos Islands has the potential for disaster. To those unfamiliar to Ecuador’s wet and dry seasons, planning a vacation and failing to invest the research is the difference between memorable and miserable. There is one theme shared by the two regions, however, January through April are months that should be abstained from unless you’re planning for a overcast and soppy vacation.
A Short Travel Guide to Quito
Whether you’re heading off the coast to find the Galapagos Islands or sticking inland at Quito you need to know what you are doing. Here we will look at how to experience Quito.
Finding Ecuador’s cosmopolitan side is found in Quito while Banos serves as an ideal jumping off point for a variety of more adventure-based types of tours. If you’re flying to Ecuador, you’ll probably land at Quito and Baans is located less than four hours away, making these locations perfect for combining together in one vacation.
As with many cities in South America, Quito presents an interesting blend of Spanish colonial and modern architectural styles. Set in a valley in the Andean mountains with a nearby volcano and river canyon.
This unusual combination makes the city a great place for experiencing the metropolitan culture of the country; enjoying the many restaurants, museums and nightlife; and also for taking day hikes and tours into the area surrounding it. Another beauty of this spot is its central location so that towns and cities are easy to reach.
The city’s full name is San Francisco de Quito, the name Quito being taken from the Quitus, one of the many groups who once lived in this area. It was destroyed by an Inca general in 1533 rather than allow the Spanish to take it. A year later, the Spanish rebuilt the city on top of those remains.
The old party of the city offers a fantastic opportunity to get a feel for what colonial Quito was like as it is largely just as it was when the colonial period ended. When looking for the information that comes with the highlights. There is a newer space in the city where you can get to know the modern Ecuador with some great places to see.
Once you have left Quito, paragliding. A better bet during the week when less crowded. Saturdays are a great time to see the cities that surround the capital so that you enjoy the markets that they have. Here you can find all sorts of artisan wares.
Therefore, visitors do need some time to acclimate to this height. The weather is fairly mild with temperatures averaging around 15 C. The rainy season is quite long, lasting from October to May, but within those months there are still a fair number of sunny days.
