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Quito is the second highest capital in South America after La Paz. Its old town, a UNESCO heritage site, is full of narrow and steep cobbled streets, with planned plazas or squares, part of which dates back Spanish Colonial era, 400 years ago.

Last visit to Quito: Apr 2005
Intro Updated Jul 3, 2005
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Reviews (26)

Transport from the airport Transportation (2)

While coming out from the luggese collection you would see the agents are weaving their hands and smiling at you through... more travel advice

Language & Free-stay Favorites (3)

However, if your intention is to learn Spanish and stay and eat and drink for free, perhaps the Hoestel Secret Garden... more travel advice

Plaza San Francisco (Church interior 2) - Quito

Plaza San Francisco (Church interior 2) Things to Do (10)

Many of the design motifs come from the Inca, including the smiling/frowning faces of sun gods, repeated several times,... more travel advice

Plaza San Francisco (Church Interior) - Quito

Plaza San Francisco (Church Interior) Things to Do (10)

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Hotels (1)
Secret Garden Hostel

Travelogues (1)

Written Jul 16, 2005

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Plaza San Francisco (Church Intrior)

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saraheg77 Oct 7, 2006 at 3:32 AM

Thanks for the tips! I can't wait to get to South America!
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Bobisee Jul 15, 2006 at 2:42 PM

This place sounds interesting. Will be in Quito soon for spanish schooling. Maybe I'll use their services. Thanks for your tips and photos.
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bijo69 Jul 6, 2006 at 2:40 PM

Great page with lots of useful tips! Hope I'll get to South America one day!
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ezaguryk Jan 23, 2006 at 5:38 PM

how was that coco mint shot?????? i had long time with out visiting your pages........
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PBY Jan 23, 2006 at 3:01 PM

Hi Reza, Keeping an eye out for your Kodak moment in Quito. Paul
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quime Oct 9, 2005 at 10:13 AM

I will follow your steps nex november at Quito
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Bwana_Brown Sep 15, 2005 at 6:19 AM

Reza, very nice tips on your stay in Quito! Those narrow and hilly streets look like interesting ones to walk. The Secret Garden seems to be a very useful place to both relax in and sleep!!
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zlatiq Aug 27, 2005 at 6:47 PM

nice page:)learning spanish for "free" seems a good idea;but how much spanish you learn this way?nice photos too';thanks
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freya_heaven Jul 28, 2005 at 8:44 AM

The choco mint shot looks yummy! Great food tips, looks an interesting destination Reza. (~_~)
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HORSCHECK Jul 22, 2005 at 9:43 AM

Another fantastic page about your South America trip .. .it looks like you have taken a photo of every single meal you have eaten there ... *winkygrin*