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Quito

Quito is Ecuador’s capital, in Pichincha Province. Available information establishes its role as a national reference point but does not describe neighbourhoods, sights or local connections.

Quito
Photo by Asamblea Nacional del Ecuador Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Capital of Ecuador.
  • Located in Pichincha Province.
Travel atlas

Articles in Quito

Guides to this place

2 articles
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Guides to this place

2 related guides

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Sources and references

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Profile updated: 07/10/2026