This video is a travel guide to Quito, Ecuador, highlighting seven must-visit places and activities in the city. It covers the historic center, Plaza de la Independencia, churches like the Church of the Company of Jesus, La Ronda street, Cerro del Panecillo with its iconic Virgin of Quito statue, the Quito cable car, the Quito Turibus for city tours, and the Middle of the World monument. The video also briefly mentions a visit to the Papallacta hot springs outside the city. It provides insights into the attractions, their significance, and tips for travelers, all while showcasing the beauty of Quito and its surroundings.
1. Ecuador is a popular travel destination due to its unique geographical location. Its name is the same as the imaginary line that divides the planet into the northern and southern hemispheres .
2. Ecuador is home to one of the seventeen megadiverse countries in the world .
3. It is known for having the highest mountain from the center of the earth .
4. Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, is the second highest capital city in the world .
5. The video recommends seven places or activities to enjoy in Quito, Ecuador .
6. The aerial shots in the video were recorded with the DJI Mini 2 drone .
7. The historic center of Quito is one of the largest and best preserved historical centers in America .
8. Quito and Krakow were the first sites in the world declared as world heritage sites by UNESCO in 1978 .
9. The Plaza de la Independencia, also known as Plaza Grande Amigos, is a significant place in Quito .
10. The video recommends visiting the Church of the Company of Jesus, the Church of Santo Domingo, and the Church of San Francisco .
11. The Cerro del Panecillo, a 200-meter-high hill in Quito, is famous for its peculiar statue known as the Virgin of Quito .
12. The cable car on the western side of the city provides a panoramic view of Quito .
13. The video recommends a panoramic tour of the city and different tourist spots on board the kit or turbos, a double-decker bus with panoramic views .
14. The video mentions visiting the middle of the world, a tourist site in Ecuador .
15. The video concludes with a visit to the Papallacta hot springs, surrounded by mountains .