Colonial Quito (2,850 mts.) lies a multicolored urban quilt draped across the steep slopes and undulating inter-Andean valleys at the foot of Pichincha Volcano. Its historical Old Town is the biggest in the Americas and it was the first city to be declared a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO. An array of museums showcase everything from colonial to ancient Incan Art, including the colorful works of the Quito School.

Visit starts in Orellana´s way, drive around the colonial center of Quito and see the stone-carved façade of Ecuador's House of Congress depicting scenes from Ecuadorian history; Independence Square, with the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral and El Sagrario.

Visit the Church of La Compañía (1605), (if open), with its breathtaking gilded altars, considered the finest example of baroque art in America and the church and monastery of San Francisco (1535). Visit the art & crafts gallery of Tianguez. Finally, drive up to el Panecillo Hill to have a spectacular view of Quito and to see the only winged Virgin in South America.