Quito is a stunning contrast between the modern and traditional. The historic sector of Quito is one of the best-preserved colonial centers in South America, while the modern sector is replete with all the accoutrements of contemporary society. The climate here is always pleasant, somewhere between t-shirt and sweatshirt, and the surrounding mountains and volcanoes maintain your bond with nature as you walk through the modern city streets, in and out of shops, restaurants, bars and clubs.
