🇪🇨 Quito Travel Guide | DIY Itinerary

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quito's Old Town dazzles with colonial churches and architecture—worth 2 full days to explore. 🏡 Accommodation Recommended Airbnb: Safe residential area near Basílica del Voto Nacional and Old Town (see comments for link). 🚖 Transportation Taxis: Yellow cabs (metered) or Uber/Indrive. 📱 SIM Cards Airport: $20 for 3GB. Downtown: Buy at convenience stores (Claro: $7 for 3GB). ⛪ Must-Visit Churches & Landmarks 1️⃣ Basílica del Voto Nacional Gothic masterpiece, $2 entry / +$4 for tower views. 2️⃣ Parque Julio Matovelle Hidden hilltop park with perfect Basilica photo angles. 3️⃣ Virgen del Panecillo Giant statue (taxi required—wild dogs & theft risks!). 4️⃣ Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús 17th-century Baroque gold explosion, $5 (+$3 for dome). 5️⃣ Quito Cathedral Next to Independence Square, $4 for murals + rooftop. 6️⃣ Santa Bárbara Church Striking turquoise-blue facade. 7️⃣ Plaza de Santo Domingo Vibrant square with pastel buildings. 📸 Old Town Gems Free sights: White Iglesia de San Francisco (no photos inside). Street art: Colorful murals and Inca-Spanish fusion architecture. #Quito #EcuadorTravel #SouthAmerica