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Tourism, sightseeing, geography, history, art, culture, sports, recreation and practical information to enjoy this charming, beautiful Middle of the World City, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the capital of Ecuador.
Things To Do and See in Quito, Ecuador
Ecuador's capital is a mix of colonial history and modern enterprise, a city at the middle of the world, and a delight to visitors. Enclosed by mountains, Quito, named a World Heritage site, is a staging point for exploring the nearby countryside.
Quito, Ecuador: First Stop on The Amazing Race 11
Eleven teams composed of people wha have already participated in an earlier Amazing Race series, met in Miami, Florida to jump into the All Stars beginning of The Amazing Race 11. Their first destination and first clue awaited them in San Francisco Plaza in Quite, Ecuador. And the race was on!
Popular Tours in and Around Quito, Ecuador
Popular Tours in and Around Quito, Ecuador include city tours by day and by night, museums, straddling the equator at the Mitad del Mundo monument, Otavalo market and a refreshing visit to Papallacta spa and thermal springs.
Quito - World Heritage City
Ecuador's capital is a mix of colonial history and modern enterprise, a city at the middle of the world, and a delight to visitors. Tour the city, then venture out on the PanAmerican Highway, north and south.
EarthCam - ecuador cam
This camera offers views of downtown Quito at Amazonas and Alemania Avenues from atop the GoEcuador.com Offices.
Map Quito Ecuador
Map of central Quito.
Mitad del Mundo
Photos and description of the monument at the Middle of the World where you can straddle both hemispheres at once.
Quito Distrito Metropolitano
Portal to the capital of Ecuador, with city facts, festivals and events, museums, photos, maps, transportation, food and drink, and practical information.
Quito Ecuador
Quito's classic architecture and modern structures work with the timber and vegetation that ring them to produce South America's most beautiful capital city
Quito, Ecuador
Quito, capital of Ecuador, is located on a horizontal strip of land which extends from North to South. It is an enclave between beautiful mountains, which combined with the warmth of their people, their attractive squares, streets, parks and historical monuments, make it one unique and unforgettable place.
Quito, the capital of Ecuador
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