Travel Guide to Quito, Ecuador

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Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, is regarded as the most beautiful and stylish city in the Andes and is home to more than 2 million people. The city was the first site to be declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978. Quito's cultural and entertainment options are more limited than other large international cities, but are vibrant and exciting nonetheless.

What to see / do

• Quito Old Town
• Basilica del Voto Nacional -- The highest church in town.
• Plaza Grande
• Museo de San Francisco
• Itchimbia Cultural Center
• El Teatro
• Teatro Bolivar
• San Francisco Square
• La Ronda
• Quito Botanical Gardens
• Quito Zoo
• Otavalo Market -- Crafts Market
• El Quinde -- Handicrafts Gallery

Events

• Fiestas de Quito -- A festival of Fireworks, Dancing, Shows and fun
• The Sacred Music Festival -- The largest music festival in South America
• The Experimental Theatre Festival -- New and modern performing arts festival
• Quito Carnival -- Flower parades and throwing of water balloons, flour bags, eggs etc.

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