candlelit monasteries, and leafy plazas that reveal themselves when the mist clears. —Eliot Stein A culinary guide to Quito, Ecuador A culinary guide to Quito, Ecuador ...

and today is the location of the best-preserved ruins in Ecuador, where visitors can see ancient temples and artefacts. Baños is a small ‘spa town’ just over three hours south of Quito.

Quilotoa is 111 miles (178km) southwest of Ecuador's capital Quito, located in Cotopaxi province. Quilotoa Laguna is one of Ecuador’s best-kept secrets. If you want to get off the beaten path ...