Quito

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If you see nothing else in Quito, don't miss this. — Fodor's
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The fruit of Guayasamín’s greatest vision, this giant monument-cum-museum is a tribute to humankind. — Lonely Planet
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Quiteños proudly claim she is the only Madonna in the world depicted with wings. From the summit, there are marvelous views of the sprawling city and the surrounding volcanoes. — Lonely Planet
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view from the bottom. from the top? view of the entire city. — Afar Magazine
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This can't-miss, three-part museum will give you an in-depth look into the life and work of Oswaldo Guayasamín, perhaps Ecuador's greatest artist. — Frommer's
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The resplendent gold-leaf altar, designed by the great Bernardo de Legarda, is pure baroque. — Frommer's
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Don't miss the collection of fine French porcelain, beautiful silver dinnerware, and Ecuadoran art from colonial times to the present. — Fodor's
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The former home of Mariscal Antonio José de Sucre, the hero of Ecuadorian independence. — Lonely Planet
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Just off the plaza, the outstanding Centro Cultural Metropolitano houses several temporary art exhibits, an intriguing museum, two rooftop terraces and a pleasant café on the interior patio. — Lonely Planet
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Just north of the Mariscal, this small but worthwhile museum exhibits the artwork, clothing and utensils of Ecuador’s indigenous people, with special emphasis on the peoples of the Oriente. — Lonely Planet
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Just past the 18th-century arch, Arco de la Reina, built to give shelter to churchgoers, this first-rate museum depicts Quito’s daily life through the centuries. — Lonely Planet
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Noted for its beautiful facade in carefully sculpted stone, large gilded altar, and colorful interior. — Fodor's
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San Francisco was the first church built in Quito. — Frommer's
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This museum, in a handsomely restored 17th-century building, houses an excellent collection of colonial art. — Lonely Planet
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Two blocks from the Plaza Grande, this monastery is a fine example of 17th-century architecture. — Lonely Planet
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One of Quito's largest parks, El Ejido is popular for its extensive playgrounds and courts for ecuavoli (three-person volleyball). — Fodor's
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Every Good Friday, thousands line the streets of Quito's Centro Historico, while hundreds (or more) parade in purple for over 3 hours in the Procesion de Jesus del Gran Poder. — Afar Magazine
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