On top of the 200 metre high volcanic hill known as El Panecillo stands ‘La Virgen de Quito’. This famous monument is dedicated to the virgin Mary. Because of its imposing height, it stands out from nearly everywhere in the city. For this reason, it is commonly used as a reference point.
The La Compania Church showcases one of the most notable examples of Spanish Baroque architectural style in South America.
View of Quito from El Panecillo Hill showing how extensive the city’s colonial architecture is. The CBD can be...
View of Cotopaxi Volcano located in the Andes mountains. This stratovolcano reaches a height of 5,897 metres, making it...
Looking at Cotopaxi volcano as seen from Quito. This volcano is part of the Andes mountains. Some homes and...
Pasaje Tobar is a Shopping Plaza in Centro Histórico, Quito. It has access from both on Guayaquil Street and...
View at the foot of Pichincha Volcano where some of Quito’s suburbs wrap around its eastern slopes. Pichincha is...
Pululahua Crater is a volcanic formation located near Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. It is a popular stop...
