55Doable with Planning
New York City
United States
Americas
NYC is challenging — street level is fine, but the subway will break you.
Best stroller: Compact
Ecuador
Quito
52/100Doable with Planning🌱 Limited data
Quito sits at 2,850m altitude on steep volcanic slopes — UNESCO old town is challenging, but Ecuadorian warmth is extraordinary.
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Bring both
This city needs different solutions for different areas.
Key Factors
- •Mixed terrain requires flexibility
- •Old Town
Watch Out For
⚠️Use carrier in steep/narrow areas
Carrier Recommended
🎒Old Town entirely - steep cobblestoned UNESCO site
📋 The Bottom Line
Quito presents unique challenges as one of the world's highest capitals at 2,850 meters, built on steep volcanic slopes. The UNESCO World Heritage old town has extensive cobblestones and significant elevation changes. However, the modern New Town (Mariscal) is much more accessible, and the Metrobús system helps navigation. Ecuadorian culture is incredibly warm toward families — indigenous and Spanish influences create genuine hospitality. Altitude affects everyone initially, and equatorial weather can change rapidly.
Quick Facts
Overall Score52/100
Best StrollerRugged
Biggest ChallengeOld Town
Data Quality🌱 Limited data
Gear Recommendations
- 🎒Rugged stroller with excellent brakes essential for volcanic slopes
- 🎒Altitude considerations critical (2,850m affects babies)
- 🎒Weather layers for equatorial mountain climate
- 🎒Strong suspension for cobblestone old town
Score Breakdown
Terrain20%
4/10Slopes20%
4/10Transit12%
6/10Elevators12%
5/10Facilities12%
5/10Crowding12%
6/10Friendliness12%
9/10Neighborhood Guide
🟢 Where It's Easy ✓
- •Mariscal (New Town) - modern, flatter, restaurants and hotels
- •Modern shopping centers - accessible, family facilities
- •Parque La Carolina - flat, large, perfect for families
- •Metrobús system - bus rapid transit, accessible
- •Some northern Quito areas - newer development, better terrain
🟡 Where You'll Struggle ⚠
- •Old Town - UNESCO site but steep cobblestones throughout
- •Most residential areas - built on steep volcanic slopes
- •Traditional markets - overwhelming crowds, impossible navigation
- •Altitude adjustment - significant at 2,850m
🎒 When to Bring the Carrier 👶
- •Old Town entirely - steep cobblestoned UNESCO site
- •Traditional markets - Mercado Central, extremely crowded
- •TelefériQo cable car areas - mountain terrain
- •Most residential hillsides - dramatic volcanic slopes
Parent Wisdom
❌ What Parents Wish They'd Known
- ✕Old Town with stroller (extremely steep cobblestone streets)
- ✕Altitude sickness without preparation (2,850m is serious)
- ✕Traditional markets with any stroller
- ✕Weather without layers (equatorial mountains change fast)
- ✕Not experiencing Ecuadorian indigenous culture (incredibly welcoming)
⭐ Parent-Recommended Spots
- ★TelefériQo cable car - accessible transport up Pichincha volcano, views
- ★Parque La Carolina - large, flat, modern, perfect for families
- ★Modern shopping centers - accessible, international dining
- ★Traditional Ecuadorian restaurants - incredible indigenous hospitality
- ★Middle of the World monument - educational, accessible, unique
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