Regionen · Kapitel 4
Quito & Highlands
Quito sits at 2,850 meters between volcanoes and was the first city in the world to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. However, the Ecuadorian highlands are much more than just their capital: An avenue of over 30 volcanoes, the most colorful market in South America in Otavalo, and the adventure mecca of Baños make the Sierra the heart of any Ecuador trip.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Quito — The Highest Capital in the World
Quito is a city to be discovered in layers — both literally and metaphorically. Nestled in a narrow Andean valley at 2,…
2
Mitad del Mundo — At the Equator
About 25 km north of Quito lies the famous Mitad del Mundo — the "Middle of the World." Here runs the equator, the invi…
3
Otavalo & The North
Two hours north of Quito lies Otavalo — home to the most famous indigenous market in South America and one of the most…
4
Avenue of Volcanoes & Cotopaxi
Alexander von Humboldt called the route between Quito and Riobamba the "Avenida de los Volcanes" — the Avenue of the Vo…
5
Cuenca & The Southern Highlands
Cuenca (officially: Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca) is considered the most beautiful city in Ecuador — and many say, i…
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