| Page Views: 1,324 Last Visit to Quito: - | Quito, Ecuador by malianrob - last update: Mar 10, 2007 |
It is said that the Indians used to make human sacrifices here and under the hill where the virgen del Panecillo stands there are tunnels that the Indigenous people used for their sacrifices. |
|  | The city; colonial Quito I have been traveling to Quito since I was a little girl. Practically all my family is here so Quito has a special place in my heart. Or I should say Ecuador has a special place in my heart. Some of my favorite cities in Ecuador are Otavalo, Mindo, and Cuenca.
In colonial Quito the streets are cobblestone and the walls are whitewashed. The Spanish designed Quito in typical European pattern where the the people lived centered around the government buildings, cathedral and central plaza. In 1978 the United Nations declared the city a World Cultural Heritage Site. Colonial Quito These are some important churches and sights to see while in the old Quito: La Basilica Capilla Maria Auxiliadora Convento de Santa Catalina Convento de la Concepcion Convento Del Carmen Alto Convento y Museo de San Fransisco Convento y Museo de Santo Domingo Iglesia El Belen Iglesia La Compania Iglesia de chimbacalle Iglesia de El Giron Iglesia de San Agustin Iglesia de San Blas Iglesia de San Fransisco Iglesia de Santa Teresita Iglesia de la Catedral Iglesia de la Merced Palacio Arzobispal |
|  | Avenida Amazonas This is the "new" part of Quito. It is modern with shops, and cafes, record stores, restaurants, discos and hotels. |
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| Pros: | "Beauty of old and new mixed together" | | Cons: | "Polution, congested" |
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Herwig1961 Sat Dec 6, 2008 17:30 UTC Very interesting page!Thank you! | Sagespot Fri Dec 5, 2008 21:38 UTC Glad you had a good birthday. Things here are well, busy with holiday stuff, but that's the way winter is! Hope everything is good with you and yours. Cheers - Sage | shrtcake20 Mon Oct 6, 2008 20:13 UTC I really liked the tattoo that Rob got. When are you going to take me to Ecuador with you? Or anywhere for that matter! take care Ambiee! | sparkie11 Wed May 16, 2007 03:53 UTC Rob you crazy brah. Get u a tattoo in Ecuador. Not surprised though. Stay strong bruddah! SHAKA! |
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