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.
View of Parroquia San Sebastian, a poor neighborhood in Quito. This suburb has a reputation for crime and is...
View of Cotopaxi Volcano located in the Andes mountains. This stratovolcano reaches a height of 5,897 metres, making it...
View from the edge of Guanguiltagua Metropolitan Park in the east looking south toward central Quito. The western hills...
The La Compania Church showcases one of the most notable examples of Spanish Baroque architectural style in South America.
Looking at Cotopaxi from Parque Metropolitano Sur de Quito. The park is located in southern part of the city,...
Pululahua is actually a volcanic caldera. It is located near Quito, the capital city of Ecuador. The word “Pululahua”...
View of a road that descends down from El Panecillo Hill toward central Quito. At the bottom is the...
