travel42 Port Guide: Quito

travel42 Professional Cruise Port of Call Review

The capital and second-largest city in Ecuador, Quito sits high in the Andes with an elevation of 9,300 ft/2,835 m. Not so long ago, Quito had a rough reputation as a deteriorating city with crime problems, but a concerted effort to revitalize the city, restore historical buildings, clean up the bus system and make the city more tourist-friendly has paid off, and Quito is well worth the trip.

Because of its elevation, Quito has a pleasant, moderate climate despite being just south of the equat...