Latitude is a poor thermometer. Quito sits near the equator, yet its elevation of roughly 2,850 meters helps keep daytime temperatures mild even when cities farther north swelter. As air rises and pressure falls, it expands and cools: a process known as adiabatic cooling. Altitude can outweigh the map.Quito and Bogota make a persuasive pair for travelers who prefer mountain air to a beach. Bogota,...More