Quito, also known as San Francisco de Quito, is the capital city of Ecuador, elevated 9000 feet above sea level stretching 25 miles long and 3 miles wide. This country is on the Guayllabamba river basin on eastern slopes of Pichincha, in the middle of the Avenue of Volcanoes. Most are dormant bringing a safe way to enjoy variety of wavy mesmerizing snow-capped mountains, and a half of million of the friendliest people you will meet in South America. Situated between Colombia and Peru on top of the historic Inca empire remains, Quito is now divided into two sections; “Old Town” (“Centro Historico”), lined with traditional, colonial European pastel colored buildings with red tile roofs on narrow cobbled stone streets that are architectural masterpieces - a UNESCO World Heritage site saturated with restored cathedrals, plazas, churches, museums, temples, art galleries, and the ‘New Town’ (modern) where the luxury hotels abound among bustling high-end shopping centers and popular fine dining restaurants, elegant bars, and high-rise condominiums.
Quito was once a thriving Incan empire during the 16th …show more content…
Moreover, there is a museum inside the monument where you can find powerful information about the indigenous people of the area. Maquipucuna Cloud Forest Preserve surround Quito, featuring over 400 species of birds, 40 species of mammals, and 250 types of butterflies among locally grown coffee and waterfalls. From Quito, many escape to the tranquil Galapagos Islands where baby seals hitch rides on the back of boats and pelicans and seals live harmoniously with the humans as they beg for food at the local fish market. Quito Zoo possesses information about these mesmerizing animals, native fauna and fauna other native animals native to the country including local monkeys, pumas, and