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Exploring Old Town Quito

Tucked away between two towering mountain ranges, Quito is Ecuador’s proud capital city. Its Old Town Quito was the first urban center to be considered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1978. Today, the colonial heritage is strikingly present in beautifully restored 16th century homes, exquisitely curated museums and a huge collection of ancient churches, monasteries, chapels and convents.

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