Quito, Ecuador Travel Guide‪ ‬

One of the highest cities in the world (at 2,850 meters above sea level), the breathtaking city of Quito is the capital of Ecuador. The city is known for its natural beauty and has one of the most well preserved historical city centres in Latin America despite experiencing earthquakes in 1797, 1859 and 1917. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction to Quito, Ecuador - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Old Town - Guayasamin Museum - Company of Jesus Church - Chapel of Man (La Capilla Del Hombre) - El Ejido Park (Parque El Ejido) - Monastery of San Francisco - Grand Plaza & Presidential Palace - Cathedral - Little Bread Loaf (El Panecillo) - Franciscano Museum - Avenida Amazonas - Carment Alto Monastery - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places To Stay - Places To Eat & Drink - Places To Shop