Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16thand 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles.
The self-styled Capital at the Middle of the World, it is the closest city to the sun and the only place where it is possible to stand with one foot in each hemisphere.
This city has been declared the First Cultural Heritage of Humanity thanks to its Historic centre, mixes the pre-Hispanic, colonial, traditional and modern.
The equatorial city is the start of the Avenue of Volcanoes, the Andean Chocó, home to the spectacled bear, and thousands of bird species. It is also the gateway to the Galapagos, Pacific Coast, Andes and Amazon.
The birds of Quitto With over 1,660 species, Ecuador has the world’s greatest density of types of. Quito is a megadiverse cities when it comes to birds, with the variety of its ecosystems making it possible to observe all kinds of birds, from condors to hummingbirds.
The city is home to over 542 species, including 64 that are endemic to the region, which include the black-breasted puffleg, the brown wood rail and the banded ground cuckoo.
Worthy of note is the emblematic Andean condor which, with a wingspan of three metres and a weight of 12 kilos, is the largest flying bird in the world.
It can be seen gliding over rural areas of Quito. Another species present in this area is the Andean cock-of-therock, a bird that is unique for its unusual courtship dance.
The north-west of Quito is the perfect micro-destination for birdwatching, where in the Choco Andino Biosphere Reserve, hummingbirds, parrots, toucans and quetzals can be spotted.
For urban birdwatching, the best places are the Botanical Garden, where a huge variety of migratory species can be seen, and the Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park, home to the crimson-manteled woodpecker.
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