Immerse yourself in a perfect urban oasis to spend your vacation and/or work in the Historic Center of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage City

The ride from Quito airport to the City takes approximately 45-55 minutes.  

We highly recommend making the transfer with one of our drivers, who waits for you in or just outside the arrival hall and accompanies you to our property. This way you ensure a comfortable and safe ride. The cost based on 2-3 guests is USD 35.  

There is also the possibility of using a taxi or the Uber service and there is also public transportation, but this option is not recommended because it takes a long time, and you must switch buses several times.   

Since 2000, the official currency of Ecuador is the US dollar. Bills of 5, 10 and 20 are the most common; $50 and $100 are more difficult to exchange, especially in the countryside. In large cities, hotels and restaurants will accept credit cards (Visa, Master, Amex)   

Ecuador operates with a supply voltage of 110v and 60Hz. Two types of plugs and associated sockets are used (two flat parallel pins and plugs that have two flat parallel pins plus a grounding pin at the bottom center). It is advisable to bring your own adapters, but at Wantara Suites we also have these which you can gladly use during your stay. 

Quito is located at an altitude of 2800 m (9000 ft). Our recommendation is to adapt well to this height, avoiding a lot of physical effort the first 2 or 3 days and drinking enough liquids such as water and juices. 

Quito and its surroundings (mountains) are not risk areas for malaria, dengue, yellow fever or hepatitis. But if you want to travel to other areas of the country, we recommend you consult your physician or a tropical institute nearby. You can also visit the website: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/ecuador for help. 

It is said that Quito experiences all the seasons in a single day – That is why it is advisable to bring light clothing but also warm clothing for the nights. You will also need comfortable shoes for walking, a rain jacket just in case, a cap or hat and, very important, sun protection; you are almost on the equator line. 

The climate in general is very pleasant in Quito and that is why most places do not have any type of heating. But sometimes the nights can be a little cold, so we decided to equip all our Suites with wood-burning stoves for comfortable and cozy nights. 

We offer a laundry service from tuesday to saturday (no self-service) for our clients at an additional cost of 5 USD per load. If you leave your clothes in the morning, we will deliver them washed, dried and folded in the afternoon.

At Wantara Suites we have a good fiber optic cable network (70-250 Mbps) that we provide to our guests and nomadic travelers. In general, internet coverage in the country is quite good and in many public places you find free internet. You can also buy a local mobile phone number with a data package at a reasonable price. 

To enjoy your vacation and the country to the fullest, we recommend hiring a guide/driver for your trips and excursions to take you to the most interesting and beautiful places. But if you prefer to use public transportation, it is also an option. The bus network, although not always the most convenient, is excellent and functional. We do not recommend traveling at night. 

Ecuador is a fairly safe country to travel to. However, you should not leave your valuables unattended and as in any large city in the world (or almost all) you must be careful about pick pocketing (pickpockets), especially in squares and tourist sites. 

We are a couple of German origin and we have lived in Ecuador for almost 40 years.  

Annemarie is an artist, landscape designer and restored Wantara.  

Wolfgang has worked for many years in adventure tourism and is a lover of nature and this wonderful country. 

Clau and Rolly are a couple from Quito. They have worked for several years in inbound tourism and know Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands from end to end.  

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you in Quito and share our experience to explore the authentic places in the country. 

Wantara Suites are historical buildings which we restored carefully using traditional material of the area and natural finishes. We try to avoid garbage by using refill and biodegradable body care- and cleaning products as well as bio-detergent. We replaced plastic and synthetics by nature products, wherever possible. Please support by separating garbage for recycling and consciously using water and electricity. Our garden with its biodiversity gives home to insects, birds and frogs. We facilitate a local reforestation project that replaces introduced problematic eucalypts by native trees, buying their firewood.