It is the political capital of the Republic of Ecuador, the oldest of South America and the Province of Pichincha, is the second largest city and second in population, after Guayaquil; Has 1 607 734 inhabitants (urban parishes) and 2 239 191 inhabitants throughout the Metropolitan District, making it the second most populated city in Ecuador. It is also the cantonal or district head of the Metropolitan District of Quito and is currently considered the economic capital of the country.
LOCATION
It is located on the Guayllabamba basin, on the western slopes of the active stratovolcano Pichincha, in the eastern part of the Andes, and its average altitude is 2700 meters above sea level. The city is divided into 32 urban parishes, 8 of which are subdivided into neighborhoods. Quito is the political center of the Republic. It houses the main governmental, cultural, and financial institutions - the majority of transnational corporations working in Ecuador are home to most national, administrative and commercial banks in Ecuador. the city.
It is the first declared city, next to Krakow in Poland, as World Cultural Heritage by Unesco, on September 8, 1978.11 In 2008, Quito was named as the seat of the Union of South American Nations (Unasur), thus being the center of Official meetings of the countries of South America.12 Quito has been evaluated within the concept of global or global cities as a gamma city according to the GaWC study.
Quito is divided into Metropolitan Zones known as Zonal Administrations whose functions are to decentralize institutional bodies, as well as to improve the participatory management system.61 Each is headed by a zonal administrator designated by the mayor, 62 who is responsible for executing The competitions of the city in its Zone. Currently there are eight Metropolitan Zones, divided into parishes, 32 urban (city), 33 rural and suburban.
1. Zonal Administration The Delight.
2. Zonal Administration Calderón.
3. Zonal Administration Eugenio Espejo (North).
4. Zonal administration Manuela Sáenz (Center).
5. Zonal Administration Eloy Alfaro (South).
6. Zonal Administration Tumbaco.
7. Zonal administration Los Chillos.
8. Zonal administration Quitumbe.
TOURISM
Among the tourist attractions of the city, and at a height of 3.016m above sea level is the hill of El Panecillo, which is the statue of the Virgin of Quito, inaugurated on March 28, 1976, one Of the most visited viewpoints for its vision of the whole city
The cable car, or as it is known locally, is the Teleférico (with Quito), which allows access to Cruz Loma (4,200 masl), a slope to the east of the Pichincha, possessor of an Andean moor ecosystem. Outside the city, to the north, in the San Antonio parish of the Quito canton, is the monument of the equatorial line, in the middle of a true commercial zone known as the Half City of the World and administered by the Provincial Council of Pichincha.
In the area of Guayllabamba, there is the Zoo of Quito, which houses pumas, jaguars, bears, monkeys, lions, deer, condors, macaws, caimans and kangaroos, among others. The valleys of Los Chillos and Tumbaco also have attractions for both the inhabitants of Quito and visitors. In the mentioned valleys, one can find a warm climate very kind to the health, in addition to dishes of typical food like baking, yaguarlocro, fritada, etc.
For adventure, extreme sports and adrenaline activities in Quito is Ecuador's largest extreme park, Nayón Xtreme Valley located in the parish of Nayón in San Pedro del Valle, just 10 minutes north of Quito and the Valley Of Cumbayá. It is an eco-tourist park of 5 hectares where they practice sports like the Canopy, the Paintball and Rapel. There are also nature walks, bike paths and games for all ages. A paradise of nature with unique landscapes and privileged climate within the city.
The city of Quito has more than 450 gastronomic establishments (among restaurants, bars and cafes), which offer a great diversity of culinary styles. From establishments recognized for their typical Ecuadorian food to the flavors of the high French, Italian or Argentine cuisines. For tourists arriving in the city, there is a great tool that can help them find the ideal place to go to eat, have a drink or a coffee; There you can find gastronomic establishments by type of food, average price, location and / or environment.
QUITO PARTIES
The celebrations of Quito are one of the popular and popular festivals, more important at national level. This is characterized by the presence of: village bands, platforms for all kinds of artistic expression in many parts of the city. It is celebrated from the end of November where a festive atmosphere begins to feel in the atmosphere and culminate on December 6, the day of the Spanish foundation of the city. To this come visitors from all over the country and many foreigners; On December 5 the city is paralyzed by the display of revelry, color, uncontainable joy and total party. There are also concerts of different types of music in the city, with many local and international artists, street dances, parades of various local cultural expressions and guests from all over the world, and gastronomic fairs.
Also noteworthy are the presence of chivas (vehicles representative of the coastal culture, devoid of windows and doors) that serve to carry out city-tours, which transport people who dance to the sound of a village band. These vehicles are authorized by the City Council to circulate through the city in a temporary way after mechanical and safety review.
Important part of the festivities of the city, is the election of the Queen of Quito, with which officially start the festivities. The queen plays a very important role because she works for the city in her more precise needs fixed in advance by consensus and is the social aid that provides to the most unprotected sectors of the capital.
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