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Quito Travel Guide

It was founded in 1534 on the ruins of an ancient Inca city. Modern, northern Quito is a fun place to explore, with plenty of museums and urban parks as well as restaurants and nightlife. The southern districts are more working class and seldom visited by tourists.

About Quito

Quito covers an area of 125.1 sq. miles (324 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 2.2 million people being the capital and most important city of Ecuador. It is located on the eastern slopes of the Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes mountains.

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Magic Hand Crafts

Magic Hand CraftsWith an excellent selection of alpaca sweaters, this is the place to come if you’re looking for something of better quality than that sold at the street markets. These folks work directly with weavers and producers, and have some unique designs you won’t find elsewhere.



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