Essay On Quito

Beneath the towering volcanoes, amidst the cobblestone streets, churches, and Spanish plazas, and away from the fray of the tourist centers, lies Quito. A destination whose heart and soul resides in its neighborhoods and communities, the city’s vibrant up-and-coming districts are ushering in a new contemporary era for Ecuador’s capital.

A distant cry and flicker away from the barrio of past centuries, Quito dares you to step off the beaten path and delve into the art, culture, and character of an emerging, international destination. For a resplendent view into Quito that takes you past the tourist traps, spend some time discovering these hot spots in the center of the world.

Exploring on foot puts you at the center of the action, but the

The market is blocks away from the expansive El Hijo park at the start of new town, where artists sell original paintings depicting stunning scenes of the city on the weekends.

La Floresta-Culture Redefined

A fifteen minute walk from the center of the New Town, La Floresta is a swanky haunt for Quito’s artist’s, musicians, writers, students, and film makers. Anchored by a nearby film school, the neighborhood’s growing collection of cafes, restaurants, and independent film and music venues puts you shoulder to shoulder with the city’s bohemian crowd.

San Blas- A Neighborhood on the Rise

Reminiscent of the French Quarter of New Orleans, San Blas’ quirky collection of bars and cafes basks in the limelight of Quito’s historic center. For a night away from the fray, try La Oficina on Calle Antepara, a small space with a hand painted mural of the hills of the patched worked hills of Quito on the wall that opens up into a movie theater where films and live music take place