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Just 30 kilometers from Quito you can find 'the middle of the world', 0°0'0'' latitude - the place where the Equator divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The city called ¨Mitad del Mundo¨ (Middle of the World) has bee... more
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… the way we stopped at La Mitad del Mundo, or the middle of the world. the memorial spot is actually a… continue reading »
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Located in the heart of the historical center of Quito, right in front of the Palacio del Gobierno, this church was consecrated in 1572. On the 30th of March, 1877, Quito's Archbishop Ignacio Checa y Barba was poisoned here wit... more
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The Basilica del Voto Nacional, is an imposing church, neo-Gothic in style, with gargoyles representing the national fauna. It is built on a high spot in the city center, a few blocks away from Plaza de la Independencia. It was... more
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This small traditional square is part of the historic quarter and is also known as the Plaza Chica (Little Square). The Teatro Nacional Sucre can be found here, one of the country's most important cultural venues. During the 17... more
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Sutra is one of the most popular coffee bars in Quito and is located right in the heart of Quito's nightlife quarter. It is two-story building boasting a striking decor, with original drawings on the walls and some sculptures i... more
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This hill is located to one side of the historical center. It is known as El Panecillo due to the resemblance that the Spaniards noticed between the hill and a type of small bread (panecillo). The Spanish conquistadors built a... more
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Located inside the Iñaquito shopping center, in the busiest commercial district in the north of Quito, this multiplex cinema has ample secure parking and eight comfortable theaters on two floors. The cinema frequently organizes... more
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It used to be through this street of the historical center that you could reach the north of Quito. Due to the growth of the city, now this avenue belongs to the center and you have to reach the north going many more blocks in... more
Otavalo Travel Experiences
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The centre of the world
Getting off the plane, the altitude hit us right away, making us feel really dizzy and weird. We trudged through the airport and des... Continue reading »
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3rd Chapter on Purpose
Well, our time in Cotacachi is coming to an end. We return to our home in Portland, Oregon, USA in two days. The experience of getting to... Continue reading »
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Learning Spanish in Quito
I think the title of this entry may be a bit misleading....."Attempting and failing miserably to learn Spanish in Quito" would be more su... Continue reading »
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The Rainforest Near Quito
We got back from the Galapagos and were transfered to our hotel. Super tired we just chilled out for the night. The next day o... Continue reading »
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The ¨winter¨ season is here
According to Bogar, Quito is in it´s winter season. Now coming from the northern Midwest, I imagine winters as below freezing, snowy, and... Continue reading »
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