Kindergarten in Quito

If you take part in a project in Quito as a volunteer or during the language course in Quito, you will live with Ana Lucia's host family. The house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, a kitchen and a terrace. Up to eight volunteers from different projects can be accommodated, two per room and separated by gender. You can also use the washing machine in the house and have access to WiFi.

In the vicinity you will find parks, churches, restaurants and many supermarkets. There are also karaoke bars nearby for fun nights out. You can come to the project every day either by car or on foot, it is very close (10 minutes).

Quito is the capital of Ecuador and is located in the province of Pichincha, which in turn is part of the Sierra Norte region. A total of around 2,7 million people live here, making Quito the second largest city in Ecuador after Guayaquil. 

The cityscape is characterized by hustle and bustle and bright colors. Thanks to the mild climate, everyday life in Quito revolves around the streets, parks and public squares. In the metropolis you will find an exciting mix of different lifestyles and architectural styles. In clear weather, the snow-capped peaks of the volcanoes surrounding Quito can be seen in the distance. 

The city has a mild climate all year round due to its proximity to the equator. There are only two seasons here: In the dry season between June and September, temperatures rise to around 30°C. In extreme cases, however, the rainy season between October and May allows the thermometer to cool down to 3°C.

Would you like to get to know life in a colorful city, but don't want to miss out on fascinating nature? Then off to Quito! Here you can also improve and apply your Spanish skills!

After your project work in Quito, you can use the evenings and days off to explore your surroundings and go on excursions. The advantage of your location is that city and nature are close together here and you can spend your free time in a variety of ways.

Quito is an exciting city - not least because it is the highest capital city with its location at 2850 meters. In the city there is a perfect symbiosis of old and new, which is characterized by different architectural styles, cultures and ways of life. Quito's old town, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978, is particularly worth seeing. There you will find numerous monasteries, churches and houses with inner courtyards, so-called patios, and other buildings worth seeing, such as the town hall and the cathedral.

You can get a unique view of the entire city from El Panecillo. The hill is to the west of the city. A statue was even erected on it in honor of the Virgin Mary. Or you can take the Teleferico cable car up the Pichincha volcano. From there you also have a sensational view of Quito.

There is actually much more to discover within the lively city, because there is always something going on here. But Ecuador also has a lot to offer outside of the city. For example, travel to the Equator Monument, located about 25 kilometers north of Quito. Even if, strictly speaking, the monument is about 250 meters off the actual center of the world due to a measurement error, it is worth a visit and attracts many visitors.

Also on your to-do list is a guided tour of Mindo's cloud forest and breathtaking waterfalls. There you can fully enjoy the tranquility and idyll of nature, experience a lush flora and admire numerous species of birds and butterflies. With a bit of luck you will also see a few monkeys swinging from branch to branch through the jungle.