From cutting-edge architecture to a booming culinary scene, here’s why Quito, Ecuador should be more than just a stopover for ...

QUITO, Ecuador - Landing at Ecuador's capital can be a white-knuckle affair. High altitude, a cramped runway and towering volcanos nearby make it one of Latin America's most challenging airports ...

Competing at an elevation of 2,850 meters above sea level, Botafogo will encounter a physical test that can significantly impact player performance. LDU must win by at least two goals to advance ...

As Botafogo prepares to face LDU in a pivotal match for the Copa Libertadores, the stakes are higher than ever. After securing a narrow 1-0 victory in the first leg at their home ground, the Brazilian ...

It was already a decision for Flamengo after the surprising defeat at Maracanã to Central Córdoba. The Rubro-Negro faced LDU and the altitude of Quito (2,850 m) on Tuesday night (22) in search ...

Quito's altitude of 9,400 feet above sea level makes it the second highest capital city in the world, surpassed only by La Paz, Bolivia, at nearly 12,000 feet.

Because of this, the Ecuador national football team famously plays all of its World Cup qualification games in Quito, at a height of 2,850 meters. Quito can be considered as the highest capital ...

The cloud forests often are in an altitude “band” between 3,000 and 6,000 feet and cover the many valleys that cut away from the altiplano where Quito (altitude: 9,400 feet) sits and open up ...