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Quito is located in Ecuador
Quito Location of Quito within Ecuador
Coordinates: 00°15′00″S 78°35′00″W / 0.25°S 78.5833333°W / -0.25;
-78.5833333Coordinates: 00°15′00″S 78°35′00″W / 0.25°S 78.5833333°W
/ -0.25; -78.
Quito is the capital of Ecuador. It was founded in 1534 on the
ruins of an ancient Inca city. Today, two million people live in
Quito. It was the first city to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site
in 1978 (along with Krakow in Poland).
Settled by the Quito people, it was captured by the Incas in 1487 and
held by the Spanish from 1534 until 1822. The city has frequently been
damaged by earthquakes. Population: 1,390,000.
Quito’s historic centre is the largest, most-intact and best-restored
Old Town in the Americas. Wherever you go in Quito, you can’t afford
to miss it!
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Quito, officially known as San Francisco de Quito is the capital
of Ecuador, a country located in South America. It is the first
city in the world that was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
We have been regular visitors to Quito for a number or years
and have many good friends in the city.
Map of Ecuador showing location of QuitoMap of Ecuador showing
location of Quito
Coordinates: 00°15′00″S, 78°35′00″W
Country
Ecuador
Province
Pichincha
Canton
Quito
Government
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6 kmThis Quito hotel puts guests within easy reach
of many of the city's attractions, including the old town,
which offers plenty of colonial architectural attractions,
restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.
Quito is Ecuador's capital, the country's second largest city and the
capital of the province of Pichincha. Nestled in a long narrow valley,
Quito is one of South America's most attractive destinations.
III) fundó la Diócesis de San Francisco de Quito con la finalidad de
mejorar el proceso de evangelización a los indígenas, el cual era
difícil por la extensión del territorio.
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infrastructure, international cuisine, spectacular mountain setting,
adventure travel opportunities, and the gentle, generous culture.
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Quito lies between two mountain ranges and its altitude is 2,800
metres or about 10,000 feet. It may take you a couple of days to get
accustomed to the altitude.
Quito is roughly divided into three parts: the Old City at the centre,
with southern and northern districts to either side.