Pichincha Province
Home to Quito, Ecuador's capital and one of the world's highest capital cities. Pichincha Province blends colonial heritage with modern infrastructure, making it a top destination for expats seeking urban amenities at altitude.
Capital
Quito
Climate
Spring-like year-round, cool evenings
Population
3.2 million
Cost of Living
Moderate
Expat Scene
Large and established. Quito and the Tumbaco/Cumbayá valley host thousands of expats, with English-speaking communities, international schools, and modern healthcare.
Healthcare
Excellent. Quito has the best hospitals in Ecuador including Hospital Metropolitano, Clínica Pasteur, and Hospital de los Valles in Tumbaco.
Known For
- •Quito Old Town (UNESCO)
- •TelefériQo cable car
- •Cotopaxi access
- •Tumbaco valley
Airports
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Cities & Towns
Quito
Ecuador's capital and one of the highest capital cities in the world. Quito offers the best infrastructure, healthcare, and international connectivity in Ecuador, with a historic UNESCO-listed old town and modern districts in the north.
Tumbaco
A valley suburb east of Quito popular with affluent Ecuadorians and expats. Tumbaco and the nearby Cumbayá valley offer modern housing, international schools, and a quieter lifestyle than Quito proper.
Cumbayá
An affluent valley town east of Quito with Ecuador's highest concentration of international schools, modern malls, and gated communities. The Beverly Hills of Quito's valley.