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Cultural Quito Revealed

A January 2007 trip to Quito by Travelchica1

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Quote: An off-the-beaten path journey to food, music, and arts in Quito, Ecuador.
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Cultural Quito Revealed Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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A city of 13,547,510 people, spread over 110 square miles, Quito can be daunting. But if given the right tools to navigate yourself through this high-altitude city, you'll likely discover, as I have, that Quito is rich with art, music, and culture and its emerging gastronomic scene might just be enough to seal the deal for a visit. Most guidebooks will send you to Gringolandia, a section of Quito formally known as La Mariscal, but truth be told Gringolandia is probably the most culturally inept part of the city, full of over-priced American and European styled restaurants catering to youthful backpackers. La Floresta, Centro Historico, El Norte, Guapulo,Parque Carolina and Parque Metro...Read More

Cafe Cultura Best of IgoUgo

Hotel

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With the right mix of comfort, culture and care, the staff at Cafe Cultura know how to make visitors feel at home and at peace in such a large bustling city. Cafe Cultura is truly a relaxing oasis. Situated in a beautiful grand old house, it is one of the best places to stay in Quito. The quaint, spotlessly clean setting has all the modern amenities you'd ever want and while you could stay at the J.W. Marriott or the Hilton Colon for the same type of luxury, a more Ecuadorian experience can be had at Cafe Cultura, with its rustic wooden beamed interior, brightly painted rooms and endless amounts of exquisite artwork.Peaceful and quaint, each of the 26 rooms are uniquely decorated. Most...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on March 7, 2007

Cafe Cultura
Robles y Reina Victoria
Quito, Ecuador
(593) 22 224271