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Quito travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Historic centre, Quito
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Common scams in Quito

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Quito, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Quito — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Quito

6 places worth your time in Quito, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Quito →

Top food to try in Quito

6 dishes to eat in Quito, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Quito →

Traditions and customs in Quito

5 customs and traditions in Quito — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Quito →

Getting around Quito

How to travel around Quito — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Quito: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Quito

2 laws, restrictions, and customs in Quito that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Quito — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Quito

1 emergency services in Quito you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Quito — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Quito

4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Quito — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Quito — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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