About Quito and the Andes
This region combines colonial heritage, mountain scenery, highland travel, and Ecuador’s strongest all-round first-time visitor appeal.
Best time to visit: June to September
Cities & Towns in Quito and the Andes
Quito
Quito combines colonial architecture, mountain views, museums, churches, and one of South America’s most rewarding high-altitude capital-city experiences.
Top attractions: Old Town, Middle of the World
Otavalo
Otavalo is a northern Andean city in Imbabura, Ecuador, where hotel choice tracks Plaza de Ponchos and Plaza de los Ponchos, Mercado Centenario, Parque Bolívar, central restaurant streets, the bus terminal, Peguche-side stays, San Pablo Lake corridors, and nearby regional bases such as Cotacachi and Ibarra—with listings centred on Otavalo and Imbabura rather than unrelated mainland hubs.
Top attractions: Market-side stays, Town-centre guesthouses