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It's December 6th. 🐢 On this day in 1534, the modern city of Quito, Ecuador was founded. The city's origins trace back thousands of years before that, though. Archeologists have found hunter-gatherers' tools of obsidian glass dated to 8000 BCE at the nearby EI Inga site. 

The historical record begins in the first millennium when the Quitu Tribe occupied the area. Around 980 CE, the Caras Tribe conquered the Quitu and founded the Kingdom of Quito. This kingdom eventually consolidated with the great Incan Empire until the Spanish Conquistadors arrived and subjugated them. Diego de Almagro founded the first Spanish settlement, Santiago de Quito, on August 15th, 1534. On August 28th, it was renamed San Francisco de Quito, and on December 6th, the settlement was relocated to Quito's present location. 

Today, Quito is the capital of Ecuador, as well as its economic and cultural center. In 1978, Quito became the planet's first city to be declared a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site thanks to its geographical beauty, 18th-century architecture, priceless indigenous and colonial treasures, and its living traditions and culture. Perched 2,850 meters above sea level and stretching 58 kilometers across a volcano-lined plateau, Quito is one of the most beautiful cities in South America. Disfrutar el día, Quiteños! ☮️ Peace… Jamiese of Pixoplanet

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Quito y El Sincholagua

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Quito, Ecuador

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Quito

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Quito

Along with Kraków, Poland, Quito was among the first World Cultural Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO, in 1978. According to UNESCO the historic centre of Quito is the best preserved and least altered in Latin America.

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Exploring the Historic Charms of Quito Old Town

Quito, one of the highest cities in the world, welcomes you on the hills of the Pichincha volcanoat 2,850 meters. There is a lot to discover in the excellently preserved old town: picturesque churches, museums, and monuments await you here as well as pretty alleys that invite you to stroll with their balconies full of flowers and bohemian flair. During your stay at the best hotels in Quito Old Town. The peaks of the surrounding area also provide a breathtaking panorama,no matter where you look. What attractions to explore in Quito?

SAN FRANCISCO SQUARE This place is rightly one of the most beautiful in the world and is Ecuador's number one attraction & on your Quito holiday, you can judge this for yourself. Here you will find the San Francisco Convent with its white twin towers jutting out into the blue of the Andean sky. In addition to the pretty chapel and the Pedro Gocial Museum, the brewery is also highly recommended. Small cafés and restaurants also invite you to linger and enjoy. JESUIT CHURCH The baroque Jesuit church is hard to beat in terms of splendor: behind the façade made of volcanic rock lies a temple that is lavishly decorated with ornaments and gold leaf. The church was intended to convert the indigenous population to Catholicism and was completed in 1765, after 160 years of construction. Although photography is not allowed inside, you will be compensated with a free guided tour.  SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION San Francisco's colossal church complex includes a huge church and convent that greet visitors with its white façade glowing in the sunshine. Hundreds of works of art and old furniture can be seen here, such as the Renaissance paintings on the ceiling of the church. A visit is especially recommended on Sundays, as the square is closed to traffic and populated with churchgoers. To explore it in a better way you should stay at any best hotels in Quito Historic District. Are you worried about the price? Check out the best hotel rates in the Quito Historic District.  BASILICA OF LA MERCED The picturesque domes and the elaborately decorated church tower of the Basilica of La Merced stand out from the cityscape from afar. This stunning structure features an elegant cloister with white columns, a library, ornate paintings, and a museum of relics. The church is dedicated to the Holy Mantle Madonna & is venerated by the locals as it protects the city from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. INDEPENDENCE SQUARE Stately colonial buildings line up where Quito's old town had its humble beginnings: Independence Square. This is where the heart of the city beats, flanked by buildings such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the Municipal Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace. Start your exploration on your Quito vacation in this central location & you can reach all your destinations quickly. EQUATORIAL MONUMENT MITAD DEL MUNDO In a small town, 14 kilometers outside of Quito is the gigantic monument Mitad del Mundo,which marks the equator. It is 30 meters high and stands in the middle of a park designed like a colonial village, where you will find exhibitions, restaurants, and souvenir shops. With a GPS,you can also hike in the area and walk the equator yourself. 

Hope this blog helps you and gives you a brief idea about Quito Ecuador. During your visit remember to book hotels in Quito Ecuador. They provide the best facilities to enjoy your trip.

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Este pequeño lugar lleno de historia, dónde hubo muertes, tristeza, risas, emociones que quedaron plasmadas en cada rincón de esta hermosa Ciudad.

Quito - Ecuador.

Septiembre, 2023

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Cotopaxi, Latacunga, Ecuador: Cotopaxi is an active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains, located near Latacunga city of Cotopaxi Province, about 50 km south of Quito, and 31 km northeast of the city of Latacunga, Ecuador. It is the second highest summit in Ecuador, reaching a height of 5,897 m. Wikipedia

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Quito, capital city of Ecuador, is home to nearly 2.9 million residents. Located at an elevation of 9,350 feet (2,850 m) above sea level, it is the second highest official capital city in the world (behind La Paz, Bolivia). The city is divided into 32 urban parishes, or cabildos, and this Overview features the wavy street grid of the Chimbacalle parish.

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Cusco

Cuzco (also Cusco or Qosqo) was the religious and administrative capital of the Inca Empire which flourished in ancient Peru between c. 1400 and 1534 CE. The Incas controlled territory from Quito to Santiago, making theirs the largest empire ever seen in the Americas and the largest in the world at that time. Cuzco, which had a population of up to 150,000 at its peak, was laid out in the form of a puma and was dominated by fine buildings and palaces, the richest of all being the sacred gold-covered and emerald-studded Coricancha complex which included a temple to the Inca sun god Inti. Cuzco is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Cuzco in Mythology

In mythology the Inca race was created by the great god Viracocha who caused them to be born from the sun god Inti. The first eight Incas were thus born at Tiwanaku or, in an alternative version, they emerged from the sacred Pacaritambo cave, and then they migrated down to the Cuzco valley. Led by Manco Capac (or Manko Qhapaq) and Mama Ocllo, the group fulfilled the earlier prophecy whereby they should settle where their golden staff could be easily driven into the ground. Before the Incas could prosper, though, they first had to defeat their local rivals, the Chanca, a feat they achieved with the help of stone giants, the pururaucas. This event did have a basis in reality, as the Incas did indeed defeat the Chanca in 1438 CE. Thus the Inca capital was established. The name Cuzco may derive from either qosqo, meaning 'dried-up lake bed' or cozco, a particular stone marker in the city.

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