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Quito in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Quito adds a volcano. This 2-day itinerary covers the city, the equator and Cotopaxi — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Town & equator
  2. 2Day 2: Cotopaxi
  3. 3Páramo hike
  4. 4Limpiopungo lagoon

Day 1: city & equator

Old Town, cable car and the Middle of the World.

Day 2: Cotopaxi

Hike the national park beneath the volcano.

Afternoon: páramo

See wild horses and the Limpiopungo lagoon.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Quito — prices per person.

Tour completo della città di Quito, tra cui Middle of the World e Teleferico Cable Car
Quito
Tour completo della città di Quito, tra cui Middle of the World e Teleferico Cable Car
5.0(1)·7 ore
da$110/ persona
via Viator

Quito in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Quito?
Two days covers the colonial Old Town, the cable car and the Middle of the World on day one, and the spectacular Cotopaxi volcano national park on day two — the city and the high Andes.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Quito?
The Old Town, the TelefériQo cable car, the Middle of the World, and a Cotopaxi volcano day trip.
Is the Cotopaxi day trip worth it from Quito?
Yes — the dramatic snow-capped volcano, páramo scenery and wild horses make Cotopaxi one of the most spectacular day trips from Quito.

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