Quito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills at an altitude of 2,850m. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles.
As we arrive to Ecuador from the northern border with Colombia we continue to Quito, stopping at the equatorial line just north of it. We spend over a week exploring this fascinating city spread across several valleys and its surrounding mountains.x
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As we arrive to Ecuador from the northern border with Colombia we continue to Quito, stopping at the equatorial line just north of it. We spend over a week exploring this fascinating city spread across several valleys and its surrounding mountains.x
