American publication puts Quito among the 10 favorite cities in South America

The American magazine Travel + Leisure, whose headquarters are in New York, is considered one of the most influential on travel issues worldwide. Every year it carries out the World's Best Awards survey, in which it asks its readers to rate their travel experiences in various cities considering criteria such as: tourist attractions, culture, gastronomy, friendliness of the hosts, purchases and costs.

This year, nearly 165,000 readers of the magazine filled out the survey, an increase of nearly 25% over pre-pandemic voting levels, and more than 685,000 votes were registered, identifying the best cities in South America. South, among which is Quito, located in fourth place.

Readers recognized the capital of Ecuador as one of the 10 best cities in the region for its delicious cuisine, the beauty of its churches and historic cathedrals, and the charm of its natural environment, above all, its proximity to the urban area. , from the Pichincha volcano. Additionally, readers highlighted the friendliness of the people of Quito and the colorful atmosphere that can be found in the native markets where attractive handicraft products are offered.

The results of the World's Best Awards survey, carried out by Travel + Leisure, are shared with its readers, especially clients of hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas and airlines worldwide.

Check out the list of the top 10 cities in South America:

1. Cuzco, Peru - Reader Score: 87.78

2. Cartagena, Colombia - Reader Score: 85.99

3. São Paulo, Brazil - Reader Score: 85.41

4. Quito, Ecuador - Reader Score: 85.05

5. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Reader Score: 84.83

6. Mendoza, Argentina - Reader Score: 84.79

7. Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala - Reader Score: 84.15

8. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Reader Score: 83.89

9. Lima, Peru - Reader Score: 82.66

10. Bogotá, Colombia - Score from the reader: 82.45