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 Quito’s central business district as seen from Calle Guanguiltagua (Guanguiltagua Street). La Virgen de Quito can be...
Extensive view of north Quito in Ecuador as seen from El Panecillo Hill. This hill also offers views of...
View from the edge of Guanguiltagua Metropolitan Park in the east looking south toward central Quito. The western hills...
Looking at Cotopaxi from Parque Metropolitano Sur de Quito. The park is located in southern part of the city,...
View of Cotopaxi Volcano located in the Andes mountains. This stratovolcano reaches a height of 5,897 metres, making it...
View of Quito from El Panecillo Hill showing how extensive the city’s colonial architecture is. The CBD can be...
The La Compania Church showcases one of the most notable examples of Spanish Baroque architectural style in South America.
Pasaje Tobar is a Shopping Plaza in Centro Histórico, Quito. It has access from both on Guayaquil Street and...
