{"id":72617,"date":"2019-03-28T11:51:12","date_gmt":"2019-03-28T16:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=72617"},"modified":"2019-04-29T12:12:31","modified_gmt":"2019-04-29T17:12:31","slug":"quito-7-reasons-to-journey-to-the-middle-of-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/quito-7-reasons-to-journey-to-the-middle-of-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Quito: 7 reasons to journey to the &#8220;Middle of the World&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74416 size-full\" style=\"color: #2b2b2b;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/banner-barrios.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/banner-barrios.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/banner-barrios-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/banner-barrios-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/banner-barrios-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/banner-barrios-680x340.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ecuador&#8217;s 500-year-old capital is a city of contrasts, blending old with new and creating a warm and welcoming destination. Considered the gateway to the nearby Galapagos Islands, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Quito-Hotels.d6053672.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quito<\/a> has become a destination worthy of its own exploration. Spanish colonial architecture, a wealth of cultural arts, fascinating indigenous communities and delicious cuisine are all reasons why the city was recognized as the first UNESCO-designated World Cultural Heritage City more than 40 years ago.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/10-american-cities-where-its-great-to-do-nothing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: 10 American cities where it&#8217;s great to do nothing<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Discover locally made treasures<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Blessed with an abundance of natural resources and a temperate climate, Quito is known throughout the world for its delicious chocolate, fragrant coffee and gorgeous roses. You can also shop for exquisite textiles woven in scarves, ponchos and rugs, as well as handcrafted works at the artisan markets. Note: Ecuador uses American dollars (and also 110 voltage, which eliminates the need to carry a converter).<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-74418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/17991728_1439826082704266_1887241872547085246_o.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"843\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/17991728_1439826082704266_1887241872547085246_o.jpg 843w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/17991728_1439826082704266_1887241872547085246_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/17991728_1439826082704266_1887241872547085246_o-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/17991728_1439826082704266_1887241872547085246_o-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/17991728_1439826082704266_1887241872547085246_o-509x340.jpg 509w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Visit the Great Square<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Get a feel for the history of Quito at the Plaza Grande Architectonic Complex, which includes the Presidential Palace, City Hall and La Compa\u00f1\u00eda de Jes\u00fas, one of the most beautiful churches in all of South America. You may notice the green and gold domes almost piercing the sky. Go inside and stand in awe of the Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical architecture, all gilded in magnificent gold leaf. See the ceremonial \u201cChanging of the Guard\u201d at 8:30am on Mondays featuring music, horse-riding troops and flag raising.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_74419\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74419\" class=\"wp-image-74419\" style=\"font-weight: bold; background-color: transparent; color: #767676;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen51.png\" alt=\"Quito, South America\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen51.png 2004w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen51-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen51-768x438.png 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen51-600x343.png 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen51-596x340.png 596w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside the gold-embellished church. | Photo: Quito Tourism<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Experience a ritual cleanse\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2b2b2b;\">Walk the cobbled streets of Old Town to San Francisco Market, the oldest open market in South America, which sells fruits, vegetables and flowers. In the back, you\u2019ll find a variety of vendors selling natural herbs and oils. Enjoy a ritual cleanse with Se\u00f1ora Rosa as she brushes you with 12 different herbs and flowers to eliminate negative energy. She\u2019s been practicing this ritual for 40 years, a tradition that was passed down from her mother. The cleanse, which takes about 12 minutes, feels like a one-hour massage.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_74414\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74414\" class=\"wp-image-74414 size-large\" style=\"font-weight: bold; background-color: transparent; color: #767676;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4159-450x600.jpg\" alt=\"Quito, South America\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4159-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4159-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4159-255x340.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4159-414x552.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4159-354x472.jpg 354w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_4159.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Enjoy an ancient ritual cleanse in the San Francisco Market | Photo: Mira Temkin<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #2b2b2b;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/earn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO<\/strong>: Stop dreaming and start traveling. Join Orbitz Rewards and start earning travel rewards\u2014instantly!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_74440\" style=\"width: 616px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74440\" class=\"wp-image-74440 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen121.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen121.jpg 606w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen121-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen121-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen121-515x340.jpg 515w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Middle of the World Monument | Photo: Quito Tourism<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Straddle two hemispheres<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s possible to stand at 00 00 00 Latitude in the \u201cMiddle of the World\u201d and watch physics experiments at work according to official GPS instrumentation. The best place to get in on all the action is at the Intinan Museum. Walk along the equatorial line with your eyes closed, watch a demonstration of the Coriolis Effect on draining water and try to balance an egg on a nail (just go with it\u2014factchecking takes the fun out of it). Once you&#8217;ve captured that for your Insta feed, head over to the Mitad del Mundo monument just a short distance away, where you&#8217;ll find the Ethnography Museum and Planetarium. Learn about the region\u2019s indigenous communities and Ecuador\u2019s place on the world map. Then: Straddle the two hemispheres and pose like everyone else!<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_74443\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74443\" class=\"wp-image-74443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen11ED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen11ED.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen11ED-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen11ED-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen11ED-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen11ED-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Imagen11ED-606x340.jpg 606w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The TeleferiQo, Quito&#8217;s cable car | Photo: Quito Tourism<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Head for the Hills<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2b2b2b;\">The Telef\u00e9riQo is a line of 6-person cable cars that take passengers high up in the Andes in just 18 minutes. Built on the side of the Pichincha Volcano, the real treat is reaching Cruz Loma, at the top. Hike further up the volcano for exquisite Quito views, ride around on horseback or just relax with a cup of famous, steaming Ecuadorian coffee. Thrill seekers can bring a bike up and ride downhill in a quick 6 \u00bd minutes\u2026pure exhilaration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-74409 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/01-Panecillo__800X400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/01-Panecillo__800X400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/01-Panecillo__800X400-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/01-Panecillo__800X400-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/01-Panecillo__800X400-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/01-Panecillo__800X400-680x340.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>The Winged Mary | Photo: Quito Tourism<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Take wing to the El Panecillo Statue<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Overlooking the city with wings of protection is an aluminum statue called El Panecillo or the \u201cVirgin of Quito.\u201d The statue came to rest on a hill, almost 10,000 feet above sea level in 1976 and is the only figure in the world of the Virgin Mary with wings. Climb up to the base for lovely views overlooking the city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_74446\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74446\" class=\"wp-image-74446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/PHV-Quito-Turismo-SENSACIONES-2018-Capilla-del-HombreZ7-UIO-2018-QUITO-TURISMO-Sensaciones-9674.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/PHV-Quito-Turismo-SENSACIONES-2018-Capilla-del-HombreZ7-UIO-2018-QUITO-TURISMO-Sensaciones-9674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/PHV-Quito-Turismo-SENSACIONES-2018-Capilla-del-HombreZ7-UIO-2018-QUITO-TURISMO-Sensaciones-9674-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/PHV-Quito-Turismo-SENSACIONES-2018-Capilla-del-HombreZ7-UIO-2018-QUITO-TURISMO-Sensaciones-9674-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/PHV-Quito-Turismo-SENSACIONES-2018-Capilla-del-HombreZ7-UIO-2018-QUITO-TURISMO-Sensaciones-9674-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/PHV-Quito-Turismo-SENSACIONES-2018-Capilla-del-HombreZ7-UIO-2018-QUITO-TURISMO-Sensaciones-9674-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Capilla del Hombre | Photo: Quito Tourism<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Tour the Oswaldo Guayasam\u00edn Museum<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Showcasing the works of legendary contemporary painter, Oswaldo Guayasam\u00edn (1919\u201399) you\u2019ll find a complete collection of the artist&#8217;s posters, prints and colonial religious art as well as other collections of pre-Columbian ceramic, bone and metal pieces. Admission to his home also includes entry to the architecturally stunning La Capilla del Hombre (The Chapel of Man Gallery).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>There\u2019s an app for that!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Quito just introduced a new app for travelers. Go UIO provides all the deets about where to stay, where to eat and what to do. Download the app or go to <a href=\"http:\/\/quito.com.ec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">quito.com.ec<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg\" alt=\"Orbitz, app, iPhone, travel, deals\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-300x50.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-400x67.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Galapagos bound? 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