Quito - the most beautiful capital in South America

This video shows you a little bit of Quito's splendor.

Quito is possibly the most beautiful capital in South America. Spread across a spectacular Andean valley with volcanic peaks in the background, Quitos setting alone is enough to leave you speechless. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1978 and is incredibly beautiful. All the churches and colonial buildings have been restored and is in use which makes the city come alive with the vibrant working class and indigenous character that has always defined it. Walking its narrow streets is to wander into another world. The old time is also the best place to find a guesthouse. It is both the cheatpest and safest place to stay in Quito (if you can call Quito safe :-/)

Merely a 20-minute walk from the old town, Quitos new town is a different world; a mixture of hotels, high-rises and government complexes. Many travelers head to Mariscal Sucre, which has trendy cafés, international restaurants, travel agencies, cybercafés, bars and small hotels. The area's nickname is gringolandia (gringo land), but quiteños (people from Quito) like it too. It is, however, a lot more dangerous to walk here after dark than in the old part - so be aware.

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• old town
• andean valley
• quiteños
• gringolandia
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[TEVURRO]

Quito I love you so much

[TEVURRO]

Quito I love it

[SuperGraciela7]

i'm from there i miss it so much i i wish i can go back

[SOLANGEBENAL]

tThe best city of the world



[mikaellachiriboga]

I misssss Quito....!!!! Extraño a mi Quito,

[steve072208]

wow I like tha city yeah is beautiful