Quito, cultural heritage

Ecuador’s capital, Quito, is being unveiled as a new, alluring city, a renaissance after a few years and several million dollars worth of renovations. Quito is the first city declared a cultural world heritage by UNESCO in 1978, with the best preserved Colonial historic center in Latin America.
Metropolitan’s new full day experience in Quito is a chronologic narrative and a journey along the history of the city: its ancient pre-Columbian origins, its foundation, the Colonial and Republican periods. An immersion into the spirit of the city, its architecture, art, cuisine, religiousness and music – its cultural heritage.
After a drive up to an observation point for a bird’s-eye view of the city’s layout, stroll along downtown Quito, founded by the Spanish on the ruins of an Inca settlement; enjoy a unique opportunity to see Baroque art gems, observe the restoration processes and the brilliantly restored Jesuit church. This is an immersion into the city’s vibe, mingling with the locals in its many plazas and enjoying a taste of Ecuadorian delicacies for lunch at one of the stylish new restaurants. Grasp the emotion of the first struggles for Independence in South America in the early 1800’s and catch a glimpse of the romantic La Ronda cobblestone street with flowery balconies, where echoes of timeless songs of love can still be heard.

From addictedtotravel.com user MetropolitanTouringEcuador
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