🇪🇨 Quito, Ecuador: A Must-Visit in Your Lifetime (Including Bus Tips

First things first: I'm female (stop asking!). Before arriving, I thought Ecuador was just a small country—but it blew me away! Safety tip: Avoid going out at night, and don’t flaunt valuables. 🛂 Border Crossing (Colombia → Ecuador) Visa-free: No documents checked at immigration. 🚖 Quito Transport Tips Avoid buses (notorious for pickpockets). Use yellow taxis (metered) or Uber. ✅ Must-Do in Quito 1️⃣ Basílica del Voto Nacional $2.5 entry / +$4 for tower climb (best city views!). Then wander the photogenic Old Town. 2️⃣ Mitad del Mundo (Equator Monument) $5 entry—straddle the equator line! Nearby: Intiñan Museum ($5, includes guided experiments). 3️⃣ TelefériQo Cable Car 🚠 $9 round-trip to 4,100m—on clear days, spot 6+ snow-capped volcanoes! Hike 1-2hrs to the summit (alpacas + swing photos!). 4️⃣ El Panecillo (Sunset & City Lights) Taxi only! (One of Quito’s most dangerous walks). 🚌 Day Trip to Baños From Quito Sur bus station: $5, frequent departures. #Quito #EcuadorTravel #SoloFemaleTravel