Quito
Quito sprawls through an Andean valley at 2,850 meters, its colonial old town—the first UNESCO World Heritage Site—surrounded by volcanic peaks and snow-capped mountains. Ecuador's capital offers perhaps South America's best-preserved historic center, where baroque churches, monasteries, and plazas create a living museum of colonial architecture.
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Quito sprawls through an Andean valley at 2,850 meters, its colonial old town—the first UNESCO World Heritage Site—surrounded by volcanic peaks and snow-capped mountains. Ecuador's capital offers perhaps South America's best-preserved historic center, where baroque churches, monasteries, and plazas create a living museum of colonial architecture. The equator line lies just north of the city, offering the iconic photo opportunity of straddling hemispheres. Quito serves as gateway to the Galápagos Islands, Amazon rainforest, and cloud forests, making it an essential hub for one of the world's most biodiverse nations.
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