Quito

When we land in Ecuador, we'll be in Quito, the capital! Here's some useful information for our stay in the area.

• Elevation: 9,350 feet (highest functioning capital city!)
• Quito's closest volcano is Pichincha, looming over the western side of the city (which is also active)
• Quito has a fairly constant cool climate, with spring-like weather year-round
• Quito is divided into three areas, separated by hills:
1. Central: houses the colonial old city
2. Southern: is mainly industrial and residential, and a working-class housing area.
3. Northern: is the modern Quito, with high-rise buildings, shopping centers, the financial district, and upper-class residential areas and some working-class housing areas.
• The MetroBusQ network, locally known as "Red Integrada de Transporte Público", is the bus system running in Quito, going from south to north. It's divided into three sections- green, red, and blue

Overall, Quito is more practical than interesting, though it is incredibly beautiful for a city! Pictures have been enclosed below.

Artwork that shows the city in the mid-18th century.

Cotopaxi! (19,347 ft.)



Gold leaf interior of the Church of the Society of Jesus in the The Historic Centre of Quito.