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Colonial Quito, Ecuador

A July 2005 trip to Quito by Bernai

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Quote: Colonial Quito is an extraordinary place to visit during the day or at night. The colonial buildings are unrivaled and the work that went into the churches is just uncomparable to anything you will ever see. The best part is that all of this is just within 4 square blocks. Come and enjoy Old Quito.
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Overview

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In 1978, Colonial Quito was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The historic center located at the foot of the Andean Mountains sits at an altitude of 2,850m (9,350 feet) above sea level. This section of town is relatively well-kept and nicely lighted at night, so you may appreciate the monuments, plaza, and buildings. The colonial section is comprised of hundreds of colonial building and a dozen or more churches and monasteries, as well as various plazas. The center of town is the Independence Plaza, which is surrounded by the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, and the Archbishop's Palace. Here you will find various restaurants and cafés to take a break while visiting. If you want to...Read More

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Hotel | "Swissotel"

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The Swissotel is ideally located and has five restaurants, a nice gym, a great spa, and an enclosed pool. The Swissotel has regular rooms, suites, and one- to three-bedroom apartments that are fully furnished. The food is great! Their website is http://quito.swissotel.com/. Check it out.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on October 8, 2005

Swissotel Quito
Av. 12 de Octubre 1820 y Luis Cordero
Quito, Ecuador
+593 2 2567600

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Bernai

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