| Page Views: 2,487 Last Visit to Quito: August, 2007 | Centro Histórico de Quito by calcaf38 - last update: Sep 7, 2007 |
| Plaza San Francisco - The Monastery |
During my visit, I spent all my time in the Historic Center of Quito. This district is, naturally, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the political center of the nation. Yet, it doesn't feel gentrified or otherwise gussied up. There are few hotels, few restaurants geared toward foreigners, and no souvenir shops. Tourists tend to congregate in another part of the city nicknamed Gringolandia. Thanks for the warning.
Two days are enough to cover the Historic Center, but I imagine it could be pleasurable to live there as well.
The elevation of Quito is 2,850m or 9,350 ft |
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| Pros: | "Churches, Plazas, People, and a Dramatic Sky" | | Cons: | "The district can be overwhelmed by traffic" | | In A Nutshell: | "An authentic, unspoiled urban community" |
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MalenaN Sun Apr 26, 2009 07:10 UTC
The old town of Quito looks great! I hope to visit, maybe next year. | iwys Sat Aug 9, 2008 17:14 UTC
I like your tips. They are always interesting to read and you have some great photos too. I especially like the one of Plaza de Santo Domingo. I really hope I can visit Quito in the near future. | toonsarah Sat Apr 19, 2008 15:10 UTC
Excellent page with many useful tips for our visit next year, and beautiful photos too. Thanks for the info on the Teleferiqo in particular - sounds like a must! | volopolo Thu Mar 27, 2008 18:41 UTC
Excellent Monastery picture! |
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