Quito

Quito is the capital of Ecuador. It was founded in 1534 on the ruins of an ancient Inca city. Today, two million people live in Quito. It was the first city to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978.

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  • The people of Quito are extremely friendly and accommodating. There are PLENTY of adventure trips leaving for the mountains every hour of the day. Horse back, biking, kayaking, you-name-it! Internet bars are plentiful as are hostels for backpackers. Ecuadorians use the USD, so conversion is … • Wandi S.
  • Ok i would like to say Quito is a great city wiht amazing people..... • Julio P.
  • Loved it immensely. Travel a lot to the surrounding areas. • Diana L.
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Quito Travel Guide is based on Quito by Ryan Holliday, Claus Hansen, Ikan Kekek, Sky11, Panos, Zepppep, Kevinheehee, iGuide and others. Quito Travel Guide is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.