Palacio Arzobispal

Centro Historico

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October 8th 2011
This is my second trip to Centro Historico. Both times I wanted to do a walking tour but none was to be found...maybe because I was there both times on the weekend? I prefer the Old Town to Mariscal because of all the historical buildings, fantastic people watching opportunities in Plaza Grande and all the wonderful and cheap restaurants on the side streets. Plus there are more opportunities t ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito » Historical Center

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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more