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 Cotopaxi Volcano located in the Andes mountains. This stratovolcano reaches a height of 5,897 metres, making it...
The La Compania Church showcases one of the most notable examples of Spanish Baroque architectural style in South America.
View of a road that descends down from El Panecillo Hill toward central Quito. At the bottom is the...
View of Parroquia San Sebastian, a poor neighborhood in Quito. This suburb has a reputation for crime and is...
Zooming in on apartments and homes in the city of Quito. In view is a small section located at...
View of Quito from El Panecillo Hill showing how extensive the city’s colonial architecture is. The CBD can be...
View of Quito’s central business district as seen from Calle Guanguiltagua (Guanguiltagua Street). La Virgen de Quito can be...
