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Quito, Ecuador is also known as San Francisco de Quito. Quito is Ecuador’s capital city. It is found in the northwestern region of the South American continent. Sitting in north-central Ecuador on the gorgeous Guayllabamba river basin, Quito gloats atop the eastern slopes of Pichincha, which is an active stratovolcano in the rugged Andes mountain range.

Quito has a population of roughly a million and a half people. It is the second most populous city in the entire country of Ecuador, Guayaquil being the first most populous city. Nestled deep within the Pichincha province, Quito was designated the headquarters to the Union of South American Nations in the year 2008. The Plaza de La Independencia or Plaza Grande, the city’s town square has an elevation of about ten thousand feet.

Quito’s city limits get within approximately a kilometer of the zero latitude demarcation. La Mitad del Mundo, or The Middle of the World is a town monument to the equator.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Quito has many happening hangouts. One of these is Boca del Lobo. This is a lively bar with a decent restaurant. Boca del Lobo is situated deep in the Mariscal district. This bar is trendy and has romantic dim lighting, inspiringly imaginative decor, and pulsating electronic music that will get even the most inhibited individual bumping and grinding with the best of them. Most importantly, the best prepared and most extensive list of cocktail offerings to be found in the entire country of Ecuador.

FOOD & DRINK

Many great restaurants can be found in the bustling city of Quito. A local favorite is Las papas de la Mar%C3%ADa. Las papas de la Mar%C3%ADa is a fantastic authentic Ecuadorian restaurant. The food is made from family recipes with the highest quality ingredients around. No one who wants to taste the quintessential Ecuadorian cuisine will be disappointed with this establishment. People who favor spicy cuisine may argue that it is one of the top restaurants on earth. A visit to Quito must include a visit to the incomparable Las papas de la Mar%C3%ADa. This is a treat that children and adults can both enjoy and remember for the rest of their entire natural life spans.

One of the best places to go for a comforting and family-friendly meal is Il Grillo. Il Grillo is a place that serves a wide assortment of dishes that range from fresh gnocchi to homemade pizzas to lucius lobster bisques. This is a hip and trendy Italian eatery with an Ecuadorian twist. The fresh seafood and juicy irresistible steaks are imbued with a sense of Mediterranean style. This is slyly achieved through the heavy usage of pungently-flavored traditionally Ecuadorian olive oils that include savory chutneys. The Non-Spanish speaking in the clientele are predisposed to appreciate the easy to read and understand English language board that outlines the delectable menu of food favorites.

Quito is a memorable and enjoyable town that is quite different from other top global cities. It is definitely worth a visit to ponder how such a magical place came into existence.