Quito, popularly known as "'Reliquary of the Americas'", is a city located 2800 meters above sea level in the Andes Mountain Range, along a plateau covering 12,000 square kilometers.

It is the capital city of both, the Republic of Ecuador and the Pichincha province and an area of contrasting geography climate, traditions and culture. Not only is Quito a clear example of a modern city but also it is a city where the colonial style is very well preserved.

Spaniards began to build this city and in 1534 it was finally founded. According to historians it was built on the remains of an indigenous community known as the "Shyris".

Owing to the city's contrasting geography and its rich architectural wealth, the city is divided into three areas: the North area, the Centre and the South area.

It appears lively and winding in maps. Large green areas can be found here, ideal to make a stop and enjoy the view of the city, as well as large and modern avenues. Finally, there is a variety of means of transport available at this city.

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In order to experience an enjoyable and pleasant stay near your area of interest a hotel downtown Quito can be booked, or in different areas of the locality.

Among the many virtues of this city, development works are some of the most outstanding ones. It is hardly surprising that this city offers inhabitants and visitors a high quality of life.

Here, we can walk along the same paths from times of the colonial ancestors while letting our imagination run wild. Quito is a magical city it is said.

In addition to the city's historical heritage, art and culture play a major role here as well. Latin America's major historic center is found in Quito. Not for nothing is it known as the 'Reliquary of the Americas'.

Hence, Quito proves an ideal tourist destination where it is possible to found art, culture, a rich folklore and magic. Visitors will feel like extending their stay.

Opinions are mixed regarding the first settlements established in the area. Among the many experts that have studied the history of Quito, distinguished historian Segundo Moreno has its own version of events.

According to Moreno, at least since 990 B.C. until the Incas arrive at the area, social groups that developed great skills and fairly homogeneous aesthetic concepts were settled here.

The "Collaguazos" and the "Pillajos" were the first groups to arrive. These facts provide evidence that significant historic events took place before the Spanish colonization and are part of the city's history as well.

Natives from a tribe known as "Quitus", which belonged to the Quechua civilization, inhabited the area also; more precisely they were settled from Cerro del Panecillo to the centre (San Blas square).

At times of the Inca Empire, after Huayna Cápac conquered the "Cayambes" and the "Caranquis", his son Atahualpa became the ruler. He was a fervent supporter of the fight against the Spaniards and was willing to preserve the Empire. Finally, the city was founded on the 15th August 1534.