Quito tourism tips

Quito is home to an extensive program of tourist experiences, offering local, national, and international visitors the chance to explore and uncover the gastronomic, cultural, and architectural riches of Ecuador’s capital.

Quito, a city renowned for its colonial charm and vibrant culture, now invites visitors to explore its greener side. Beyond the iconic squares and rich cuisine, the city is known for its well-tended metropolitan parks, urban oases that offer a refreshing complement to the traditional tourist experience.

Quito Turismo will participate at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival 2024, an event organised by the prestigious international magazine of the same name.

Quito Turismo is embarking on a journey to transform the city into a Smart Tourism Destination (DTI), aiming to boost competitiveness through enhanced tourist experiences, improved resident-visitor interactions, the widespread incorporation of technology and advanced sustainability management. This initiative follows the model spearheaded by the Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism, implemented through Segittur (State Mercantile Society for the Management of Innovation and Tourism Technologies).

Quito Turismo has been honoured with the World Travel Award for South America’s Leading City Tourist Board 2024. The announcement was made on 1 July, marking the agency’s first win in this prestigious category.