Quito is the capital city of Ecuador located high in the Andes mountains at over 9,000 feet elevation. It has a population of around 1.5 million people and is known for its well preserved colonial architecture with over 25 churches and historic buildings. Quito markets itself as a tourism destination with various neighborhoods and day trips that highlight the city's cultural attractions like museums and galleries as well as opportunities for outdoor adventures in the surrounding nature areas like cloud forests, volcanoes, and access to the equator line. The tourism board has invested in promoting Quito as a top Latin American destination and visitor numbers have been rising in recent years.

1. May 4-9 2009

2. Quito
Touch the Sky

4. Quito – A World Within Itself

5. QUITO - FAST FACTS
• 1.5 million inhabitants + outskirts
• 10,000 feet high
• 30 miles long but only 5 wide
• 25 colonial churches
• 10 Malls
• 30 Art Galleries
• 17 Museums
• 4,000 double hotel rooms
• Modern Communications
• Efficient Transport
• Connected to North America, Latin America and
Europe.

6. • Quito – Tourism visitor numbers up 17 % in
2007, 15 % in 2008.
• Arrivals Quito in 2008: 480,000
• Arrivals Ecuador 2008: 1.005.297
„Plan Q II“- Tourism marketing masterplan aims
to place Quito among the top destinations in
Latin America.
QUITO - FAST FACTS

7. QUITO - STATS

8. New Attractions – New Activities –
New Life

9. Ancient Ways

10. La Florida & Rumipamba:
Ancient Ways
The Yumbos -
the first
settlers of
the volcano
Funerary and
ceremonial
sites
NEW
PRODUCT

11. Historic Center

12. Historic Center: World-Class Heritage
31 years as the first
World Heritage city
The largest, best
preserved and
Restored
colonial quarter in
The Americas
NEUE
PRODUKTE

13. Historic Center: World-Class Investment
$232 million
invested in
cultural heritage
since 2001.

14. Historic Center: Regeneration
Restored pride
Regenerated
neighborhoodsNEW
PRODUCTS

15. Historic Center: World-Class Services
New attractions, activities,
hotels and restaurants.NEW
PRODUCTS

16. La Mariscal

17. La Mariscal: Exciting. Seductive. Fun
Quito’s cosmopolitan
face
Hotels and
Restaurants
for every taste and
wallet.

18. Rumba and
fine food:
look no
further!
La Mariscal: Exciting. Seductive. Fun

19. Cultural dishes
La Mariscal: Exciting. Seductive. Fun

20. Quito‘s Viewpoints

21. Quito‘s Viewpoints
A city at
the heart
of the
Avenue of
The
Volcanoes

22. Quito‘s Viewpoints
New perspectives

23. Quito‘s ViewpointsQuito‘s Viewpoints
Sanctuaries for
sports, leisure
& meditation

24. Quito‘s ViewpointsQuito‘s Viewpoints
Dramatic.
Historic.
Inspiring.

25. A Kaleidoscope of Neighborhoods

26. Spaces for the
mind and for
the heart
Bellavista & La Carolina

27. Guápulo
A village within
and without of
the city

28. Train station and
urban
regeneration
Chimbacalle: Back to the Future
NEW
PRODUCT

29. Beyond Quito –
Adventures in Nature & Culture
The Equator, Birds
and Yumbos Trail
The Way of Andes and
the Amazon
The Route of Flowers
and Looms
The Avenue of the
Volcanoes

30. The Middle of the
World
Straddle both
hemispheres
The Equator, Birds and Yumbos Trail

31. Head in the Clouds –
Feet in the Ruins
Cloudforest diversity
and ecotourism
Dawn chorus of birds
Archaeology and
community tourism

32. Beyond Quito –
Adventures in Nature & Culture
The Equator, Birds
and Yumbos Trail
The Way of Andes and
the Amazon
The Route of Flowers
and Looms
The Avenue of the
Volcanoes

33. The Route of Flowers and Looms
South America’s
largest handicrafts
market
Shop till you drop!

34. The Route of Flowers and Looms
Rural worlds,
haciendas and
adventure

35. Beyond Quito –
Adventures in Nature & Culture
The Equator, Birds
and Yumbos Trail
The Way of Andes and
the Amazon
The Route of Flowers
and Looms
The Avenue of the
Volcanoes

36. The Way of the Andes and the Amazon
Follow the
Conquistadors‘ route
east over the Andes

37. Hotsprings: 1 hour
Rainforest : 2 hours
The Way of the Andes and the Amazon

38. Beyond Quito –
Adventures in Nature & Culture
The Equator, Birds
and Yumbos Trail
The Way of Andes and
the Amazon
The Route of Flowers
and Looms
The Avenue of the
Volcanoes

39. The Avenue of the Volcanoes
Wandering the
Avenue…
Adventure &
Adrenaline

40. The Avenue of the Volcanoes
Hacienda Living
Markets, crafts,
traditions

41. Easter Week
July/August: Summer
December: Fiestas
Festival Calendar
Festivals & Festivities

42.  Closer than you think to North America
 Same time zone as Eastern Standard Time: -6 GMT
 Four US gateway cities to Quito
 Local currency is the US $ Dollar
 Accessible locations and easy to get around
 Hugely varied habitats, all close to Quito
 Diverse and friendly people
 Great shopping. Quality merchandise. Top bargains.
 Food paradise
 Amazing value
 Year-round destinations – no seasons!
Selling Quito Couldn’t be Easier!

43. Quito
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