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 What's the best way to travel around ? Is it the fastest? Is it the
cheapest?
The best way to travel is by metro, it is very fast and very economical.
Wich part of town has the best nightlife? When is the best time to
go out?
The best view of Quito is to observe from the Basilica you can see all
the landscapes of the center and north of Quito. I like to go out at
night, it's very quiet in the historic center.
What's the most popular place for a tourist to visit? Have you been
there?
The most popular place that tourists visit is half of the world is a stone
monument.I have not been, but I would like to, it looks very interesting.
What's the more interesting traditional food to try ? Where should I
try it?
Hornado is one of the most representative dishes of Ecuadorian
gastronomy. I can find this dish in most food stores.
What would make a nice day trip? Is it easyJet to get to?
It would make a nice day trip to cuenca, I am not sure but I think there
is an airport there.
What's the best museum? What's it like ? Should I go there?
The Guayasamin House Museum is the best in Quito. It is very
beautiful as it has art collections: Pre-Columbian, Colonial, and
Contemporary from Ecuador, as well as objects from around the world.
I would recommend going to the museum. It would be a unique and
unforgettable experience.
Wich time of year has the nicest weather? Wich has the worst?
The best time of the year is the summer months, July and August, and
the worst, when it is very cold and rainy, are September and October.