Spend a day in the coastal capital city and squeeze in some beach time on the scenic coast at Sesimbra. The hilly capital has many iconic sites and great viewpoints of the city's red-roofed buildings and river Tagus.
Along the Douro river, you can find several towns and wineries famous for producing the iconic Port Wine. You can marvel at the magnificent landscapes, taste the wines on a wine tour, and take a river cruise.
Discover several rescued bird species which include Condors, Eagles, and Hawks that now take refuge at this site. Catch a bird of prey in flight and enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and lake.
These two sites in the city center serve as excellent viewpoints of colonial Quito. El Panecillo has several stalls selling food, drink, and souvenirs. La Libertad has a museum with the history of the Battle of Pichincha.
Head out on an adventure to visit the clear turquoise green lake which lies in a volcanic caldera. The viewpoint has great views of the lake and you can hike down to rent some kayaks to set out into the lake.
Go on a day trip from Quito to the hot spring pools at Papallacta. This resort has accommodation as well as pools open to the public. There are different pools with different temperatures and also a polar pool.