Cheap flights from Newark (NYC) to Quito (UIO)

Guests flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Ecuador typically begin exploring the country in the capital city of Quito. You can view native culture and history at the Museo Nacional de Banco Central del Ecudor, where exhibits span tens of thousands of years. One of the galleries includes the history of musical instruments. Colonial houses and historic buildings line the streets of Old Town. Here, guests may tour the Casa de Benalcazar and the Casa de Sucre.

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Acquire a rental vehicle and take Interstate 35 into the city. Venture to the market, get a picnic meal and then drive on to the Parque Metropolitano. The sprawling open space features the Garden of La Carolina, an astronomical observatory, and the opportunity to rent a boat and enjoy the lake. Have a pleasant drive to Oriente on the eastern Ecuadorian Ande slopes. There are a number of small villages here in the river valley, in addition to a scenic rainforest.

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Flying from Newark to Ecuador takes a little more than six hours. Stretch your legs while strolling through the historic capital city. Stop at La Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús; constructed during the 17th century, the cathedral is known for its exquisite Baroque architecture and extensive use of gold leaf.