It concentrates the three functions of the State, houses a large part of the bureaucratic structure and is the forum for debate on major national issues.
29 public and private universities.
We are the capital of Ecuador and we are at the center of the world.
The seat of government as well as the Assembly of Legislators, the Judiciary and the Electoral Function operate from here. Our city is home to embassies and consulates, public and private universities, professional associations, chambers of industry and commerce, among many others.
In addition to being the seat of Ecuador's political and governmental management apparatus, we are also the country's economic nucleus. We are the reference point of the region in terms of productive, cultural and sports activities, innovation programs and the creation of projects that seek to improve the way of living on the planet.
Our international port of arrival is the Mariscal Sucre Airport located 40km from the city with good roads to reach it. It complies with all safety standards, quality and global regulations.
There are 17 international airlines, with more than 180 frequencies per week, which make possible the air connection between Quito and any place in the world. We have commercial flights that operate in the city with direct origin from the United States, Canada, Holland, Spain, France, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Brazil and Chile.
Regarding land transportation, access routes such as E35, E28, communicate Quito with the rest of the country.
This information is updated until February 2020. Due to the COVID 19 season, the Mariscal Sucre International Airport is not operating normally, so some of these frequencies could change. Whenever this happens we will be updating this information, which for now is referential. We will be glad to answer your questions to our contact addresses or social channels, thank you very much!
Ecuador is a privileged country, in one place we have the 4 Worlds: Andes, Coast, Amazon and Galapagos. Our mega diversity is amazing and is the setting for wonderful natural and cultural tourism experiences. Quito is the gateway to the 4 Worlds of Ecuador. The Colonial and Historic Center of Quito is the best preserved in Latin America. We were declared in 1978 by UNESCO as the First Cultural Heritage of Humanity. We receive every year more than 600 thousand national and foreign tourists, which has allowed us to have facilities, equipment and first class facilities that meet the expectations of our most demanding visitors.
A city that experiences all seasons in one day. Its landscapes are drawn by the majestic mountains of the Andes, the magical cloud forest of Chocó, the jewels of the colonial era and its exotic gastronomy.
Quito is a perfect destination for events, meetings, incentive trips and international congresses, both social and corporate. Our city organizes fairs and expositions that year after year are more and more popular. The new Metropolitano Convention Center has recently been inaugurated, with spacious halls and facilities specially designed for these needs. We have different international hotel chains, and a wide infrastructure with heritage spaces, contemporary alternatives and others outdoors, which allow the design and implementation of unforgettable and innovative events.
Quito has been distinguished by ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) as one of the main destinations for hosting international events in South America.