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Adrenaline Junkie's Guide to Quito: From Volcano Hikes to Cloud Forest Ziplines

Standing at 9,350 feet above sea level, with the scent of eucalyptus and wood smoke hanging in the thin mountain air, I felt my pulse quicken – partly from the altitude, partly from anticipation. Quito isn't just Ecuador's capital; it's...

Conquering Quito's Majestic Mountains: A Hiker's Guide to Ecuador's Peaks

The moment my plane descended toward Quito International Airport, I knew this business trip extension was the right decision. Surrounded by a crown of volcanic peaks and nestled in a high Andean valley at 9,350 feet, Ecuador's capital presents an...