Quito: first metro on the way, convention centre targeted

Visit December next, Quito will undergo a minor revolution. The Ecuador's capital is going to equip itself with a metro whose route reaches 22 kilometres. This route crosses the destination from north to south in 34 minutes. Each train will consist of six wagons. It will display a length of 109 metresa capacity of 1,230 passengersand a speed of 38km/h.

The new metro will link Quitumbe à El Labradorfor a total of 15 stations. These will of course be strategically located in relation to the capital's tourist attractions (La Carolina, El Ejido, La Alameda, etc.), but also for business travellers. In fact, the project is also designed to encourageQuito's attractiveness for trade fairs and conferences. " This advance will also benefit Quito's positioning as a MICE destination, given that the El Labrador resort is located just a few kilometres from the city centre. close to the Quito Metropolitan Convention CentreThe new "E-commerce" platform, which will make it easier for participants to access congresses, conventions, trade fairs and exhibitions. "says Quito Turismo. This first-ever underground transport system in Ecuador should also help to promote the destination's sustainability credentials.