What do people like (and dislike) about Quito?

When we asked expats and global nomads what they like and dislike about living in Quito, they replied...

"My wife and I live in north Quito, near the old airport. We really like this area because we are a short drive to downtown, close to a few malls, within walking distance to a great supermarket and a public park and many nice restaurants. We both love the old historic part of the city and we're only a 15 minute drive away. We go regularly and check-in to a hotel and spend the weekend there. It's like a little mini-vacation for us," explained one expat living in Quito, Ecuador.

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"I love Ecuador. I find that dealing with government bureaucracy is frustratingly time consuming, but I only have to renew my visa once every five years," said another expat in Quito, Ecuador.

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What do people like (and dislike) about Quito?

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