Layover Guide
Quito
Places to stay
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- 01Aeroservicios shuttle bus (45 min, $8)
- 02Taxi/Uber (35-50 min, $25-35)
- 03Private transfer (40 min, $40-50)
- 01Explore the UNESCO-listed historic center with Plaza Grande and La Compañía Church
- 02Ride the TelefériQo cable car up Pichincha volcano for Andean panoramas
- 03Visit the Mitad del Mundo equator monument and Intiñan Museum
- 04Wander La Ronda street for artisan shops and traditional canelazos
- 05Sample locro de papa and hornado at Mercado Central
Experiences in Quito
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Mariscal Sucre Airport Storage
Arrivals hall, near customs exit
$5/bag
2 min walk
Wyndham Quito Airport
Connected to airport terminal
$60/day
5 min walk
Bounce Quito Centro
Historic center near Plaza Grande
$6/bag
0 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Aeroservicios Shuttle
to city
Runs every 30 min to Rio Coca station, then connect to Ecovía
45 min
$8.00
Taxi (registered)
to city
Fixed rate from airport taxi stand, negotiate for return
40 min
$28.00
Uber/Cabify
to city
Pick up from arrivals curb, reliable service
35 min
$22.00
Private transfer
both
Pre-booked, includes meet & greet
40 min
$45.00
Quito Turismo Card
Historic center museums, TelefériQo discount, walking tour
Available at tourist office in Plaza Grande
$25
per day
At the airport
- 01Quicentro Airport shopping mall connected to terminal
- 02Ecuadorian craft shops in departures
- 03VIP lounges with Andean cuisine options
- 04Outdoor observation deck with mountain views
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