Quito is an inviting Ecuadorian city, which is visited by almost all tourists arriving in this country. Quito is an invaluable legacy of the colonial era, the era of the Great Geographical Discoveries, the time of fearless seafarers and travelers. Finally, Quito is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful cities of the South American continent, which makes this city compulsory for a visit if you are some kind of wind once brought to Ecuador. Just be careful – Ecuador is by no means among the safe countries.
Quito, along with the Polish city of Krakow, became the first (more precisely, one of the first) city, which was fully awarded the status of a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
Contrary to popular belief, Quito is not so hot. It is much hotter in most of Ecuador.
The city received its name in honor of the local tribe of the whale, who lived on these lands.
Quito is located on a volcano, at an altitude of about 2.8 kilometers. However, the volcano is asleep. At least for now.
Beginning in 2012, the authorities of Quito are actively promoting to the masses such urban transport as public bicycles. Successes, however, while mediocre – bicycles are often stolen.
Tourists appear on the streets of Quito after dark is not recommended because of the risk of robbery. Taxi to catch on the street is also unsafe – it’s better to call a car from the airport or hotel.
Quito is one of the most ancient cities on the planet. The first settlement on this land appeared about three thousand years ago.
In almost every yard, on every street in Quito, people play football. He is very popular here, both among children and adults.
Because of the richness of the soil around Quito with volcanic ash, vegetation here is poor, if compared with the rest of Ecuador. On such an alkaline soil, not all plants can grow, alas.
About four percent of the population of Quito are not literate. As you might guess, these are representatives of the poorest layers of the local society.
