Quito | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Quito, city and capital of Ecuador. It is situated on the lower slopes of the volcano Pichincha, which last erupted in 1666, in a narrow Andean valley at an elevation of 9,350 feet (2,850 meters), just south of the Equator. The oldest of all South American capitals, Quito is notable for its well-preserved old town.
Quito - Wikipedia
WEBFor other uses, see Quito (disambiguation). (2022) [2] Quito ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkito] ⓘ; Quechua: Kitu ), officially San Francisco de Quito, is the capital of Ecuador, with an estimated population of 2.8 million in its metropolitan area. It is also the capital of the province of Pichincha.
Quito travel - Lonely Planet | Ecuador, South America
WEBQuito. Ecuador, South America. A capital city high in the Andes, Quito is dramatically situated, squeezed between mountain peaks whose greenery is concealed by the afternoon mist. Modern apartment buildings and modest concrete homes creep partway up the slopes, and busy commercial thoroughfares lined with shops and choked with traffic turn into ...
15 Best Things to Do in Quito, Ecuador - TripSavvy
WEBAug 12, 2021 · 15 Best Things to Do in Quito, Ecuador. Quito is a South American city nearly the size of Paris, dangling from the Ecuadorian Andean mountains at a staggering 9,350 feet above the sea. It was the first city to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rests on the equator, and is included in the Ring of Fire.
Best Things to Do in Quito Ecuador: Travel Guide & Tips
WEBJan 29, 2020 · Quito is Ecuador’s vibrant capital city. This metropolis in the mountains is full of culture and is even a UNESCO world heritage site. Whether you’re into history, adventure, or local food & nightlife, Quito offers fun things to do for nearly any interest. Quito is an intriguing travel destination to consider.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Quito - Tripadvisor
WEBQuito. Things to Do in Quito, Ecuador - Quito Attractions. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Full-day Tours (313) Nature and Wildlife Tours (280) Theme Parks (4) Day Trips (362) Half-day Tours (125) Art Museums (12) Bus Tours (654) Multi-day Tours (255)
25 Amazing Things to do in Quito, Ecuador - Destinationless Travel
WEBNov 4, 2023 · 1. Walk the historic center. The Historic Center of Quito is stunning! This is an obvious place to start, one can’t visit Quito without checking out the historic center and all it has to offer. In the historic center, you’ll find stunning colonial buildings, cute cafes and restaurants, and also the presidential palace at Plaza Grande.
Quito Travel Guide - National Geographic
WEBPerched sky-high in the Andes at the foot of the snow-capped Pichincha volcano, Quito is—quite literally—breathtaking. Thanks to one of the largest and best-preserved colonial cores in Latin ...
City of Quito - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBQuito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least altered historic centre in Latin America.
Quito – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBQuito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in 1534 on the ruins of an ancient Inca city. Quito's Old City is the largest in the Americas and was one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites, recognized as the largest and most …
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