Quito City Overview - History

Quito is located at the foot of the active volcano Pichincha, at an altitude of 2850 meters. The city lies only 13 kilometers south of the equator and has a mild climate.

UNESCO has declared the old city (El Centro Historico) to the south, a World Cultural Heritage Site, with many colonial buildings and a huge market. The new center is up north (La Mariscals) where you will find most hotels, restaurants and nightlife.

Daily Budget
You can usually get away with spending between US$2 – US$15 on accommodation and for meals between US$1 – US$9 ...

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