Flight
Quito's International airport is located 40min from Downtown Quito and 30 min from Cumbaya, one of the most charming and exclusive areas of the city. It is also conveniently located 25 min away from our wedding venue and surrounded by many accommodation options.
Hotel
For our wedding weekend, from Thursday, October 24th to Sunday, October 27th, we recommend two hotels for your stay. Hotel San Jose de Puembo is just a 5-minute drive from the church where our ceremony will take place and about 15 minutes from the wedding venue. To make things easier, we’ll be providing transportation to and from this hotel for all wedding-related activities.
Hotel
Our second recommendation is Hotel Rincón de Puembo. It’s just a 5-minute drive from our wedding venue, and we’ll also be offering transportation to and from this hotel for all wedding activities.
Travel Note
- Currency: US dollars (USD) - Method of payment: Credit cards are accepted is most places, but cash is still predominant (recommend to have some cash on hand) - Gratuity: 10-15% (locals prefer to receive tip in cash)
Travel Note
Many people assume that Quito is a hot city because of its proximity to the equator (just 25km away). However, due to the city's altitude of 2,800m (9252ft) above sea level, the weather ranges from warm, sunny days (18°C-20°C) to cold or windy temperatures (5°C-10°C) mixed with rain.
Travel Note
There are several ways to get around in Quito: - Airport shuttle should be requested through your hotel - Car rental companies located at the airport - UBER is commonly used in Quito (Recommended) - TAXI is also available and it must be paid in cash, but we recommend you call a recognized company (see suggestions below): 1. Taxi in Cumbaya: +593 2-289-6066 2. Taxi in Quito: +593 2-222-222