City Info
Ecuador | Quito

Quito is the capital city of Ecuador in north-western South America. It is located in northern Ecuador and a great city to accomplish an internship in South America. With an estimated population of about 1.5 million people, Quito is the second most populous city in Ecuador, after Guayaquil.

The city's elevation is, on average, 2,800 m (about 9,200 ft), making Quito the second highest capital city in the world.
Quito is located about 15 miles (25 km) south of the equator. A monument marking the equator is known locally as “la mitad del mundo“ (the middle of the world).

Due to its high altitude and position on the equator, Quito has a constant, mild to cool climate all year round. Usually the high is 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20°C) on any given day with a low around 49 degrees Fahrenheit (10°C) at night. The city experiences only two seasons: summer (the dry season) and winter (the rainy season). Nonetheless you can accomplish your internship in Ecuador all year. It is always nice to visit Ecuador, especially to do an internship abroad!