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Ecuador
About Quito for Solo Travelers
A UNESCO colonial city at 2,850m straddling the equator — solo travelers explore Quito's breathtaking historic centre and use it as the launch point for the Galápagos and the Ecuadorian Andes.
Solo Travel Tips· Solo Friendly
Quito has one of the best-preserved colonial old towns in the Americas (UNESCO listed) and is very solo-friendly — the historic centre is compact and magnificent. La Mariscal neighbourhood (Gringolandia) is where solo travelers naturally gather. The Middle of the World monument is a fun solo half-day. Altitude is 2,850m — give yourself a day to adjust before hiking. Teleferico cable car gives incredible panoramic views.
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Great infrastructure, English-friendly, well-established solo traveler culture.
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