Tourists are said to be returning to Quito in their droves after years of regeneration have transformed it into the perfect spot for a holiday.

The Ecuadorian capital is now buzzing with entertainment for foreign visitors as well as being packed with restored historical sites.

As the New York Times states, the city was once mainly a stop off point for eco-tourists heading off to explore the nearby Galapagos Islands but this has gradually began to change.

The newspaper's travel pages claim that millions of dollars have been invested in the city, allowing historic buildings to be revamped and new hotels to be built.

"Cultural treasures are also being restored," the publication states, citing the newly constructed Mindalae Museum as a good place to start if you want to feast your eyes on some historic relics.

It adds that the "best spot to take in all of Quito's changes" is at the peak of the Pichincha Volcano located towards the west of the city.

Access to the spectacular viewing point is now easy with the introduction of the TeleferiQo aerial tram which takes adventurous travellers up 13,290 feet where they can witness the true magnificence of the capital's transformation.

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