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May
65°F 18°C
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Jun
64°F 17°C
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Jul
66°F 18°C
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Top-rated hotels

1 Casa Gangotena 5.0 of 5 stars 29 reviews
2 Hotel Plaza Grande 5.0 of 5 stars 40 reviews
3 El Crater Hotel 4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
4 JW Marriott Hotel Quito 4.5 of 5 stars 263 reviews
5 Sheraton Quito 4.5 of 5 stars 102 reviews
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Top-rated B&Bs

1 Casa Aliso 5.0 of 5 stars 46 reviews
2 B&B Tumbaco 5.0 of 5 stars 24 reviews
3 Hacienda Rumiloma 4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
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1 La Capilla Del Hombre 5.0 of 5 stars 88 reviews
2 Company of Jesus Church (Iglesia d... 4.5 of 5 stars 156 reviews
3 Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Col... 5.0 of 5 stars 25 reviews

Tours

1 Guanguiltagua Expeditions Day Tour... 5.0 of 5 stars 13 reviews
2 EQ Touring Company 5.0 of 5 stars 38 reviews
3 Biking Dutchman 4.5 of 5 stars 62 reviews
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Top-rated restaurants

1 Verde Esmeralda, La Chillangua 5.0 of 5 stars 22 reviews
2 Theatrum 4.5 of 5 stars 76 reviews
3 Zazu 4.5 of 5 stars 199 reviews

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Quito overview

A capital of the Inca empire, Quito has a rich pre-Colombian history. Ecuador's capital was founded on the ruins of the Inca city and remains the least-altered historic centre in Latin America. A UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the city's important sites include the Baroque gems San Francisco and Santo Domingo monasteries, as well as La Compañía church and college. Central Bank Museum, The Equatorial Monument and El Panecillo observation point are other highlights. Drive or take a taxi to see the city.

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