Quito is a beautiful old city in the central highlands of Ecuador. Even after centuries of earthquakes its central historic core remains intact. The mountains rise right up from the city and hem it in on all sides. As you travel around the highlands of the rest of the country, the hulking backdrop of the mountains is never far away, but the vibrant colors and traffic of the traditional mercados of the towns compete for your attention. On the haciendas, if you can stop yourself from getting lost in the romantic setting, you can spy the hints of the ancient Inca stone work included in the buildings.
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Mike
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