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3/7/2010
Overall rating: 7
Tourist Guide Quito:

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is situated in a long valley surrounded by the peaks of the Andes, about 2850 metres above sea level. The impressive natural beauty of the surroundings is complemented by the amazing history of the city. Originally inhabited by Quitus and Shyris, the city was later conquered by the Incas. Rather than surrender to the invading Spanish in the XVI century, the Incas razed the city to the ground and took refuge in the surrounding mountains.

Quito’s Old Centre was constructed by the Spanish on the site of the ancient Inca city, and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. Strolling through the winding streets lined with colonial architecture, it is easy to be transported back in time to when these plazas were the sites of some of the most famous battles in Ecuador’s history. The city today is divided into a number of different areas, known as sectores, including the Old Centre, Guapulo, La Foresta, and the charming tourist area of the Mariscal.


User 19422
4/27/2012
Overall rating: 7
It's a very historical place. It has the most beautiful monuments you could have seen. It is a very educational for kids and adults as well. Wherever you look, there is history. The monuments are the star attractions there are many kinds of monuments. Even a day is enough to see that you would love to come back to Quito.
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chad
11/28/2012
Overall rating: 7
Awesome, beautiful place. Lots to do. Great nature and atmosphere. Plenty of places, Andes, rain forest, islands, cities...
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4/25/2012
Overall rating: 7
A beautiful city. I like Quito at night, very nice, the food is good too.
Not to be missed:
El Parque la Alameda
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