{"id":8128,"date":"2024-08-25T18:36:06","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T01:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/?p=8128"},"modified":"2024-09-18T16:05:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T23:05:48","slug":"three-things-about-quito-ecuador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/three-things-about-quito-ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Things About Quito, Ecuador"},"content":{"rendered":"

This installment of Three Things About Quito, Ecuador is courtesy\u00a0of Richard Carroll<\/a>, award-winning author and Traveling Boy writer.<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Question: What are some of the \u201cthings\u201d or activities that the people of Quito do for fun?<\/h3>\n
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PHOTO COURTESY OF HALINA KUBALSKI<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Answer<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

The classic South American tradition of enjoying restaurants and cafes is evident in Quito. The Quitenos with a vibrant dining scene enjoy time around the table, exploring the art of conversation and lingering over steaming coffee.<\/p>\n

The city at a whopping 9,350-feet above sea level, surrounded by steep-sided hills, volcanoes, and the Andes Mountains, affords the opportunity for adventurous outings such as a ride on the teleferico cable car up Pichincha Volcano, or a hike to the summit of Pancillo that dominates the city, and is crowned with the statue of Virgin Mary. Other pleasures are drives into the countryside and to the indigenous craft and produce markets. Quitenos are avid soccer or football aficionados, and support the city\u2019s ongoing festivals.<\/p>\n

2. Question: What\u2019s one thing the public probably does NOT know about Quito?<\/h3>\n
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PHOTO COURTESY OF HALINA KUBALSKI<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Answer<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

The official currency for Quito and Ecuador is the American dollar. All fees, charges, and store prices throughout the city are noted with United States currency. Quito does not acknowledge summer and winter, but goes by rainy and dry. The rainy season, roughly, December to April is a better time to visit, with warmer nights, sunny mornings, and easily avoidable afternoon rain showers. Quito has one of the largest and best preserved historic centers in Latin America, covering some 800 acres, and the first city in the world to be declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.<\/p>\n

3. Question: Share some aspect of what Quito has contributed to the world.<\/h3>\n
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PHOTO COURTESY OF HALINA KUBALSKI<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Answer<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Quito has impressive conservation agendas in place. In the northwest of the city there are several ecological reserves ideal for the observation of native and endemic birds, and is ranked among the most internationally recognized bird-watching area in the world. Quito was also honored by National Geographic in 2017 as among the 17 best nature destinations to visit.\u00a0 Quito\u2019s Festival of Lights<\/em> in August, unique to South America, draws over a million visitors from throughout the world.\u00a0 Quito is also noted as the world\u2019s second largest rose producer, and near the top for variety.<\/p>\n

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The classic South American tradition of enjoying restaurants and cafes is evident in Quito. The Quitenos with a vibrant dining scene enjoy time around the table, exploring the art of conversation and lingering over steaming coffee.
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