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Quito City Tour

Posted on January 9, 2019 by kcbernick

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 We enjoyed a tour of central Quito this morning. The day was a bit cloudy, with a drizzle that turned into a heavier rain by afternoon. This is the beginning of the rainy season for Ecuador, … Continue reading →

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Quito, a First World Heritage Site

Posted on January 8, 2019 by kcbernick

Monday, January 7 In 1978, Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, became one  of the first cities to be named a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Located about 15 miles south of the equator, with an elevation of 9,350’, … Continue reading →

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