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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.

Ortega P. & Hijos

shops4.jpgThis is the local outlet for renowned Cuenca hat manufacturer Ortega and Sons. If you aren’t able to get to Cuenca, or to the other traditional Panama hat-making cities of Montecristi and Jipijapa, this is where you should pick up your super fino.

If you really wait until the last minute, you can visit their outlet at the airport, but the selection there is reduced, and the prices slightly inflated.

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