Quito in Ecuador has been nominated by the World Travel Awards for the title: best tourist destination in South America 2013. The prestigious prize has been awarded for 20 years and is the Oscar for tourist destinations. The winners are chosen by travel professionals and tourists. For Quito, the nomination represents an important form of recognition.
Quito, the capital of Ecuador,was named unesco world cultural heritage site in 1978, together with Krakow in Poland. Thirty-five years ago, and that should be celebrated. The historic center of Quito is considered one of the best preserved and largest monuments in Latin America. The impressive religious buildings, temples, monasteries, monuments, cobbled streets and picturesque squares are worth a visit. Paintings by famous painters of the famous ‘Quito School’, such as Miguel de Santiago and Nicolás Javier Goríbar, give a beautiful picture of Quito and Ecuadorian history.
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Source: Elkedagvakantie.nl
