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Quito (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkito] (listen); Quechua: Kitu), formally San Francisco de Quito, is the capital of Ecuador,
with an estimated population of 2.8 million in its urban area. It is also the capital of the province of Pichincha.
Quito is located in a valley on the eastern slopes of Pichincha,[2] an active stratovolcano in the Andes, at an elevation of
2,850 m (9,350 ft), making it the second-highest capital city in the world

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view from the Virgen del Panecillo towards the center and north of the city
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photo by Alek Lindemann in instagram

The date of its first habitation is unknown, but archaeological evidence suggests that it was first settled by sedentary populations between 4400 and 1600 BC

RUMIPAMBA
Located on the slopes of the Pichincha Volcano just below the better known Teleferico, Rumipamba is an open-air archeology museum of 32 hectares. The site provides excellent views of the city and is worth a visit if only to see Quito and its valley from a different vantage point. The ruins tell a story of three different occupations, the Late Formative Period (1500 BCE to 500 BCE), the Regional Development Period (500 BCE to 500 CE), and the Integration Period (500 CE to 1500 CE). A replica village makes it easy for children and adults to imagine how people may have lived in ancient times. Much of the site is still undergoing investigation.

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THE QUITU CULTURE
Our guide told us that at the deepest levels, scientists found an ancient burial site dating back to 200-400 BCE. At this time, the Quitu culture ruled the region. Unfortunately, little is known about this culture. Therefore, the graves at the Florida archeology dig are important in that they provide insight into an era that is difficult to study. Fortunately, these burials were so deep that grave robbers never disturbed the remains or artifacts.

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RUMICUCHO
Thousands of tourists come to Quito and make a stop at the world-famous Mitad del Mundo. But very few even know that a more ancient monument lies a couple of miles away, Rumicucho. This fortress was first built by the Caranqui people and later occupied and improved by the invading Inca. While the ruins are in fair condition, the site makes a marvelous vantage point to view the surrounding mountains and canyons.

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COCHASQUÍ
In another country with more money to dedicate to archeology, Cochasquí would be a wonder to behold. Dating from 850 BCE to the arrival of Spanish. The ruins at Cochasqui include 15 stair-stepped pyramids and 21 tombs. All remain under grass and dirt as archeologists believe that further excavation would ruin the remains. Still, even covered, this impressive site is well worth a visit, especially for the Andean New Year.

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The Inca Hayna Capac father of Atahualpa (the last Inca king) turned it into an important city that rivaled the capital Cuzco in Peru;
The Spanish foundation is given on December 6, 1534, it is the oldest capital city founded by the Spanish in South America.

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"La Vírgen de Quito" by Miguel de Santiago (1621)
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The city is on a plateau next to the Pichincha volcano, it is at an altitude of 2880 meters above sea level, although some neighborhoods
are if they reach 3000 meters above sea level, its temperature ranges from 8 (rarely lowers more) to 25 degrees Celsius at noon on clear days,
depending on whether it rains or shines, already at 3 pm it starts to get cold again; In the middle of the world the climate is almost the same all
year round, only the intensity of rain varies.

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aerial view of the old city

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Very pretty place. Love the big church