🇪🇨 Ecuador Travel Guide (Part 1): Quito Highlights

1️⃣ Basílica del Voto Nacional ⛪ $2 entry (main chapel), +$5 to climb towers for epic Old Town views. Pro tip: Spot the iguana-shaped gargoyles! 2️⃣ Old Town (Centro Histórico) Rainbow alleys, fruit stalls, and zero English—pure local charm. ⚠️ Safety: Hide phones (snatch-and-grab risks!). 3️⃣ Independence Square Heart of the city, buzzing with street performers and ice cream carts. 4️⃣ Mitad del Mundo (Equator Monument) Straddle hemispheres, balance eggs on nails—quirky science fun! 💡 Key Notes Jan 1: Everything closes (national rest day—plan around it!). 2 days in Quito = perfect to soak in colonial vibes. #EcuadorTravel #Quito #HiddenGems