Quito

Canadians looking for a vacation may not name Quito, Ecuador as one of their first choices, but they should. It may be one of South America's smallest capital cities but you'll easily find something to do regardless of the type of vacation you're looking for. From stunning architectural wonders and world-class art galleries to quaint backstreets and serene retreats; from lively street markets and picturesque hiking trails to luxury hotels and refined dining; from scientific marvels to religious phenomenon, Quito has it all. For the Cultural Explorer The old town of Quito is the one of the best-preserved historic centre in Latin America and the entire old-city has the honour of being designated as the first World Heritage city by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).…

Qutio 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…

Hello, I am an American writer based in Quito, Ecuador who is passionate about food. In the States, I had the priveledge of working with a number of talented chefs in Colorado and Chicago. I found your website a few years ago and have avidly followed it with interest from abroad. Living in Quito has given me a new perspective on the food and restaurant scene in the U.S. Quito is fastly becoming an international city, but the culinary scene pales in comaprrision to major cities in the United…

I was born on a warm morning in native Quito, Ecuador. I do not remember to much of my childhood, but my father told me that I was very naughty, curious and outgoing. All the time I wanted to be doing something or just having the attention of my relatives. I consider that is why my parents taught me some sports and arts. Since I was little my mom was discovering my talent, I started dancing, then swimming, later painting and finally running. Luckily, my desire of learning new things each day…

When I was ten years old, my mother and I went on a month long trip to Quito, Ecuador to visit my father and other family. One day my abuelo (my grandfather) told my mom and I that he was going to take us on a trip to the edge of the Amazon rainforest. Although this probably sounds really interesting, I was against this trip from the first mention of it. However, since I was ten, my objection meant nothing and the trip happened as planned. We got up very early the day of the trip, a factor…

The questions I did revolve around determining what role they believe the lojanos in USFQ play, the role of their families in their lives, student-teacher relations and in general, the experience of studying (and living) in Loja and in Quito. I decided to make these interviews in a structured manner because I wanted to analyze what did the lojanos believed was their role in USFQ and what defined their identity as lojanos in USFQ, and contrast it with the attitudes and behavior I saw during the…

BoutiQuito Design Hostel BoutiQuito is a vibrant hostel located at the top of Guapulo, one of the in-the-know neighborhoods in Quito for relaxing and enjoying a low-key evening with friends. The spacious rooms of the hostel offer comfort that is seldom found in Quito’s backpacker hostels; and amenities like the use of the large, clean kitchen and a common laptop make it a find. bq What makes BuotiQuito stand out is the social scene of the hostel. The cozy, main room overlooks the valley of…

though they had some flaws. And most importantly she/he said that he/she loves to be able to go from walking to biking without any problems. 3. Based on the article, how are the Bixi Bikes meant to work? Explain. Bixi bikes meant to work as an alternative method of transportation in the city. It basically consists in several stations established in strategic locations of the city. In that way a person who payed either an annual subscription, or 5 dollars for a 30-minute ride could approach to…

Community- The first environment that we explored was Ecuador's capital, Quito. Quito is composed of a crowded atmosphere, which starts from the minute the sun rises to after the sun sets. Every Morning as my partner and I walked to the nearest bus stop, we observed how the streets were filled with cars, taxis and people walking. The large amount of cars that were in the city increased the amount of smog in the air. As the buses drove passed us, we experienced the extreme and profound smell of…

found in certain dialects of Spanish, has traditionally been stigmatized for being thought to be as a result of the intense contact of indigenous languages and Spanish (Klee, & Lynchs, 2009). However, empirical data shows that his sound, pejoratively called la erre de los indios [the indians' R], is also used by well-educated Spanish speakers within certain regions in Ecuador (Robinson, 2012). This is my personal case, I produce the assibilated [ř], which when I am in my hometown, it is not…