STAY: LUX: Casa Gangotena Boutique Hotel This hotel is located right in heart of historic Quito and is surrounded by the most beautiful churches and monuments in the city. LOCAL: Hotel San Francisco de Quito Once a traditional colonial home, Hotel San Francisco is located in the middle of the bustling historical center of Quito. A previous owner painted a beautiful fresco of the Virgen de Quito, which was discovered during a recent renovation. This hotel is the perfect place to experience traditional Ecuador. TRANSPORTATION: LUX: Cabs are incredibly cheap in Ecuador and are the most convenient way of moving around the city. For safety, make sure to take registered yellow cabs. LOCAL: Locals use the trolleybus to get from one part of the city to the other. Most trolley cars are overcrowded- if possible, rent a city bike and explore. December 2013 |