Otavalo animal market near Quito in Ecuador One of the great attractions of a trip to Quito, in Ecuador, is, without a doubt, the possibility of visiting the Otavalo handicraft market, considered as the largest in South America. But I anticipate that the greatest dimension of your visit to Otavalo will be if you go on a Saturday morning.
Read MorePlaza de San Francisco in the historic center of Quito in Ecuador I recognize that the expectations I had when starting my trip to Quito were quite high due to the recommendations of a great connoisseur of that country and of South America in general, as is the friend Sele . And the truth is that those expectations were well met.
Read MorePanoramic views of Quito from the National Basilica in Ecuador Climbing the Panecillo is the first visit you should make on your trip to Quito, as it will allow you to have spectacular panoramic views of the historic center. In that panoramic view there is a building that will surely catch your attention due to its great architectural contrast with the most significant historic buildings in Quito.
Read MorePanoramic views of Quito from the Panecillo viewpoint There is no doubt that the best way to have a first approach to your visit to the city of Quito, in Ecuador, is to go up to the Panecillo viewpoint. In addition, this hill that rises above Quito and its neighborhoods, already at an altitude of 3,000 meters, is one of the great icons of the city because there is the monument of the Winged Virgin, also known as the Virgin of Quito.
Read MoreDay 5: BRNO - KROMERIZ - OLOMOUC Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Today we get back early because at 8 we want to be on our way to our next destination: Kromeriz, although our main objective today is to visit Olomouc. We have had breakfast at the Hotel Pod Špilberkem and soon after we are on the road. Read More
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