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Quito

Quito, 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 intact colonial city center remaining in the Americas. It has undergone a restoration and revitalization program and boasts more than 40 churches, and 16 convents and monasteries. In 2022, 1.8 million people lived in Quito, with 2.9 million in the metropolitan area.

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  1. See

    Basílica del Voto Nacional

    Basilica of the National Vow

    It is said to be the largest Neo-Gothic basilica in the Americas. Construction began in 1892. You can climb the bell towers and explore the roofs, including a cafe and souvenir shops in the various upper levels, and spectacular views of Quito.

    Daily 09:00-17:00$2 for the church, $4 to climb the towers

  2. See

    Calle de la Ronda

    This street in the Old Town was restored by Municipality and FONSAL in 2007. It was transformed with the help and cooperation of the local residents. It's a romantic cobbled street just off the Plaza Santo Domingo (or it can be reached via Garcia Moreno by the City Museum). There are shops, patios, art galleries and modest cafe restaurants now, all run by residents. Cultural events are common at the weekends. It lacks the liveliness and buzz of the adjacent streets. Go in the late afternoon to find the most shops open and people wandering the laneway.

  3. See

    Itchimbia cultural complex and park

    This hill provides stunning views of central and northern Quito, as well as the distant peak of Cayambe to the northeast. The hillside was made into a park and an impressive cultural centre established here in 2005. The centre holds temporary exhibitions. At the weekends, there are workshops and fun for children. Pim's restaurant is open at the complex. The complex closes at 18:00. Once it closes, you can head to the nearby Cafe Mosaico to watch the sunset until about 19:00. It's a great spot to watch the fading of the light on the mountainside with the floodlights of the Old Town's churches.

    Mon-Fri 05ː00-18ː00; Sat-Sun 09ː00-15ː00

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    República del Cacao

    A nice place to have a cup of delicious hot chocolate. They also offer coffee, cookies and souvenirs (e.g. chocolate and cool t-shirts).