TelefériQo Cable Car: Soaring Above Quito's Skyline

📍 Quito, Ecuador 🇪🇨 – At 2,852m altitude, the world’s second-highest capital (after La Paz) offers literally breathtaking views. 🚠 Why Ride the TelefériQo? Altitude leap: From 2,850m → 4,050m in 10 minutes! 360° panoramas of: Pichincha Volcano (dormant but dramatic) Cotopaxi and Antisana snow-capped peaks (on clear days) Quito’s urban sprawl nestled in Andean valleys 🌋 Adventure Awaits at the Top 1️⃣ Hike to Rucu Pichincha (4,696m) 5-hour round trip – thin air but EPIC crater views Pro tip: Hire a local guide (weather changes fast!) 2️⃣ Café at 4,000m Sip canelazo (cinnamon-spiked warm drink) while clouds roll beneath you. ⚠️ Know Before You Go Altitude sickness? Chew coca leaves (sold at base station). Dress like an onion: Base: Sunny & 15°C Summit: Windy & 0-5°C (gloves/hat essential!) Best times: Weekday mornings (avoid crowds) 3-5PM for golden-hour photography 🎟️ Logistics Cost: $9 (foreign adults) Hours: 8AM-8PM (last descent at 7:30PM) Getting there: 20-min Uber ($3-5) from Old Town #QuitoFromAbove #AndesAdventure #HighAltitudeLove