I was instantly captivated by Ecuador’s capitol city, Quito. After arriving, I quickly learned that Quito’s old town was the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and is exalted as the best-preserved historical center in the region. Nowhere is this more apparent than Quito’s Calle de la Ronda – a beautifully-renovated historical street, packed with […]
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9 Reasons I Have a Crush on Ecuador
I think I’m in love! I recently traveled to Ecuador as part of my job with non-profit travel org Crooked Trails. Since this was a work trip, and it was arranged in a fairly short time frame, I didn’t have many expectations set in my mind. I gotta say, I was very pleasantly surprised! I […]
Murals and Mamacitas: A Walk in Guapulo, Quito
Tucked in a little pocket valley just behind the mid-century Hotel Quito are the sweet winding streets of Guapulo, one of Quito’s oldest barrios. The neighborhood spills down the street from a mirador just behind Hotel Quito, and the views at this spot are spectacular. On a clear day, you can see far across the […]