Most tourists to Ecuador spend just one night in Quito, a stopover on their way to see the Galápagos Islands. This is a mistake. Quito has plenty to offer (not to mention day tours outside of the city) and you’d be wise to book several days to explore its highlights. Quito’s historic centre (along with Krakow) was the first world cultural heritage site declared by UNESCO — and they knew what they were talking about.