Quito Welcome to the closest national capital to the sun and join us as we explore all its hottest attractions.
Quito:
San Francisco de Quito, as this harmonious city is officially called, is the capital of Ecuador and sits high in the Andes straddling the equator. A #Quito #vacation means balance. Its World Heritage protected Old Town is contrasted by its progressive New Town.
The New Town, or La Mariscal, is centered on the bustling Plaza del Quinde and has markets, trendy cafs and nightlife. #Visit the Plaza de la Independencia, the Civic heart of Old Town, overlooked by the Municipal Palace, Archbishops Palace and Presidential Palace.
The Pichincha Volcano was once the setting of a historic battle that resulted in Quitos liberation from Spain. But its the Cotopaxi Volcano, that is the Quitos most famous landmark. While in the area, you cant miss the Mitad del Mundo Monument and the Intian Solar Museum where you walk the line of the equator and be in two hemispheres at the same time.
ericstravelchannel: I cant wait to go to Quito. I am counting down the days until my plane lands on Feb. 9, 2019. I hope my trip will be as wonderful as this video makes it out to be. Date: 2020-08-27
