QUITO IN ECUADOR
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January 16, 2026
Quito, Ecuador
QUITO IN ECUADOR
Meet the World Halfway in Quito: A Trip to the City of Eternal Spring
Step aboard with Braniff—where the journey is as beautiful as the destination—and let us whisk you away to one of South America's richest prizes: Quito, Ecuador. This is where you meet the world halfway, a vibrant and historic city nestled high in the Andes, right on the planet's beltline—the Equator.
Often called the "City of Eternal Spring," Quito offers a climate where temperatures range comfortably between 50 and 65 degrees. It’s a paradox you’ll love—sitting practically on top of the Equator yet enjoying a climate of perpetual spring.A Feast for the Eyes and the Soul
Quito is an explorer's dream, a quiet, quaint, and still unspoiled destination. You don’t have to be up early to experience the wonder, but be sure to climb Panecillo Hill for an unforgettable view of the city. From this vantage point, you can see the "Avenue of Volcanoes" standing guard and gaze upon the city of fifty-six churches.
During the colonial era, Quito was the art center of South America. Its magnificent churches, such as La Compañía, San Francisco, La Merced, and San Agustín, are considered sparkling baroque jewels of Moorish art and wonders without equal in the Southern Hemisphere. The altars are carved like lace, complementing the century-old paintings and sculptures found within.
For the art lover, the city offers:
The Museum of Colonial Art.
The Franciscan Museum and the Museum of Santo Domingo Monastery, which hold valuable collections of colonial religious art and sacred objects.
The Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, featuring antique and modern Ecuadorian art, as well as the "Museo Musical Traversari," one of the most complete museums of musical instruments in the world.
Around Ecuador
While Quito is a prize in itself, a short trip outside the capital reveals more of Ecuador’s unique charm:
Visit the Equatorial Monument at Oyambura.
See Mt. Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world.
Mount Cotopaxi, as depicted in this Pedro Vega painting from the Braniff International South American Art Collection. One of the largest corporate Latin American art collections.
Explore Guayaquil, a picturesque port.
Pick up a precious Panama hat in the marble-paved city of Cuenca.
Don't miss the busy, bustling Saturday morning fair at Otavalo's market—a paradise for your pocketbook and a treat for your eyes.
Your trip to Ecuador starts with a comfortable flight on Braniff travel partner flight. With modern jet aircraft operating from New York, Washington, and Miami with no change of plane, Guayaquil is only about 13 hours from New York.
Discover this other world indeed—quiet, quaint, and completely captivating. Book your flight to the heart of the Andes with Braniff today!
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La Compania Cathedral in Quito, is a quick jet trip from the US Mainland to Ecuador booked via Braniff International.