Quito boasts a warm and relaxed atmosphere and is situated high in the Andes amid misty mountain peaks. Bustling streets overflowing with Ecuadorian Sierra culture are a joy to behold. Expect to encounter quirky shamanistic healers and fourth-generation hatmakers as you roam the vibrant as well as sophisticated nightlife scene. Filled with architectural treasures, the ‘Old Town’ is the city’s crowning jewel and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Peppered with restored 17th-century facades and churches brimming with art, Quito is invariably charming.