Quito

Swing in the clouds - Teleférico

Middle of the World

Stone monument along the equator & a plaza where visitors can stand with a foot in each hemisphere.

Quito Botanical Gardens

Sprawling green space with Japanese gardens, a bonsai collection & a boating lagoon with fountains.

The Secret Garden Hostel Quito

Colorful dorms & private rooms in a basic hostel offering an eatery, plus a terrace with city views.

Intiñan Equator Museum

Museum showcasing exhibits from places on the equator, plus equator-related science experiments.

TelefériQo Cable Car

Attraction with a cablecar lift to the top of a mountain for high-altitude hikes & panoramic views.

Parque Itchimbía

Forested park with hiking trails & an ornate, 19th-century glasshouse full of rare trees & orchids.

Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila

Exhibits on Andean indigenous culture in an imposing stone building designed by artist Ortega Maila.