Main Square, La Mariscal

This is looking towards the main square or Plaza del Quinde, in La Mariscal. Again, it's not what some think of as "authentic" and the locals you do see either are part of the wealthier classes of Quito or work at an establishment in La Mariscal. Again, it is part of Quito and when you want "authentic" you can find it not too far away (though not much going on at night).

La Mariscal...

March 17th 2008
So, I have made it back to Quito and, better yet, found a restaurant that offers free wi-fi with purchase. That said, I have paid an relatively exorbitant price to sit in this relatively nice restaurant and use their internet. I guess it's not so bad, but my rum and coke plus a brownie is going to set me back about $7-8 with tax and tip (which most "sitdown" restaurants in Ecuador automatically ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

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

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