Quito, capital de Ecuador, se sitúa en lo alto de las montañas de los Andes a 2.850 metros de elevación en la región de Pichincha. El centro histórico presenta arquitectura colonial, la Basílica del Voto Nacional y estrechas calles empedradas. Los visitantes exploran sitios Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO a pie, visitan mercados indígenas y hacen senderismo en picos volcánicos y bosques nubosos cercanos.
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, situated in the Andean highlands at approximately 2,850 meters above sea level in the northern Sierra region. It is one of the closest capitals to the equatorial line and is recognized by UNESCO for housing the best-preserved historic center in Latin America. The city serves as the primary gateway for travelers exploring the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon basin, and the Avenue of the Volcanoes.
Destination | Capital City | Andean Highlands | UNESCO World Heritage | Ecuador | South America | Cultural Travel | Outdoor Adventure
