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What is Quito?
Quito is the capital of Ecuador. It contains a population of about 2.4 million. It was built on the ruins of ancient city. The weather in Quito stays mostly around a cool 64 degrees, so bring a small jacket.
The language spoken there is Spanish. Some the dishes that are served in the many restaurants Quito has are Guata, Arroz con Menestra and Caldo de salchicha.
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They only have two seasons: Summer and winter. Summer is known as the wet season and winter is known as the dry season. This is also where the jacket comes into play.
Activities in Quito
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The first you could is EAT. Diversify your taste pallet by going to any restaurant(obviously if you are allergic to specific foods be smart).
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Mountainbike through Cotopaxi National Park.
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Go nature-walking Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve and see the flora and fauna.
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Just walk around the city and chat with the locals.
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Go to the markets and buy a sweater. Souvenirs such as a jewelry or an alpaca
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You can visit many of Quito's beautifully crafted Churches and museums
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Go to the old quarter, a historic neighborhood classified as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO. If you want to discover why then you have to see it in person.
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Volcanos in Quito
Another feature Quito has, that I thought deserved its own little section, is volcanoes. The city is surrounded by volcanoes. The closest one is located 6 miles from Quito and called The "Pichinchas". This is due to the three peaks it has. The names of the three peaks are Guagua, Rucu, and Padre Encantado. Guagua and Rucu are the higher peaks of the three. These peaks can give an inexperienced climber a taste of the high altitude There is also another volcano located 90 minutes south of Quito and comes with the name Cotopaxi.
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