Quito is the leading South American destination of the year

This South American gem is more than an award-winning destination. Quito is geographically rich with snow-capped mountains, rainforests, volcanoes and more.

Travellers interested in exploring the best of South America should consider bypassing predictable destinations like Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires and instead book a stay in Quito, which was named South America’s leading destination for the second year in a row at a major awards gala dubbed the Oscars of the travel world.