Flights from Los Angeles to Quito (LAX to UIO)

Quito, formally and historically known as San Francisco de Quito, is the capital of Ecuador. This city is the highest official capital city in the world because it is elevation of 9350 feet above sea level. Quito is also the national capital that is located closest to the equator. The city exerts a massive historical worth to itself as is built over the ruins of the legendary Inca civilization. Tourists must visit here to admire its profound historical and cultural identity and its colonial past that has beautifully translated into one of the world’s best colonial city centers.

Things to do in Quito

Basilica of the National Vow

Basilica of the National Vow, located in historic center of Quito, is the largest neo-Gothic basilica in North and South America. This basilica was built sometime in late-19th century. A subject of both adoration and architectural excellence, this basilica is 460-feet long, 115-feet wide, and has a 98-feet high sanctuary.

Church and Monastery of St. Francis

Church and Monastery of St. Francis, founded in 1534, is a 16th-century Roman Catholic complex in Quito. This church belongs to the largest architectural group of structures in the entire span of colonial Latin America. Church and Monastery of St. Francis has braved through earthquakes and was affected by prevailing architectural trends from the day of its founding until its completion in 1680 AD.

Church of the Society of Jesus

For the tourists who are looking for a church that combines the two distinct attributes of history and architecture, Church of the Society of Jesus is an excellent place to visit. This church stands as one of the best examples of Latin American Baroque architecture in the country. Its ornate interiors feature works of gold leaf, wood carvings and gilded plaster. This church was constructed to mark the watershed moment of the arrival of Jesuit priests to Quito in July 1586.

Best Time to Visit Quito

Summer and winter seasons, the months from from June to August, and then from December and January are the best to book flights from Los Angeles to Quito. Tourists can book flights from LAX to UIO during this time of the year to enjoy famous cultural events like Simon Bolívar Day (July 24), National Independence Day (Aug 10), Christmas Day (Dec 25) and New Year celebrations.