Quito is located in the Andes, right at the foot of the Rucu Pichincha volcano. The streets of the city have a gradient of up to 10 percent.


Quito – the highest capital in the world is located at 2,850 meters above sea level in Ecuador. The metropolis is located right at the foot of the Rucu Pichincha volcano. Their roads often have a gradient of 10 percent. Because of the altitude, the climate in Quito is cold-tropical. Quito is also known as the city of eternal spring. For visitors, the capital of Ecuador offers many attractions. These include, for example, breathtaking hikes. But also the old town, historical buildings, markets and monuments are worth seeing.
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