What is the Capital of Ecuador? (Summer School)

We would guess most of you probably already know the capital of Ecuador is Quito. Would you like to learn more about this beautiful city though? Let’s go to Summer School!

  1. Quito’s full name is Villa de San Francisco de Quito

  2. Quito dates back to the 16th century and was built on the ruins of an Inca city

  3. According to the World Heritage Center : “the city has the best-preserved, least altered historic centre in Latin America.”

  4. Speaking of the World Heritage Center, Quito was the first city to be named a World Heritage Site in 1978 (BONUS FACT: The Galapagos was named a World Heritage Site the same year)

  5. Quito is the second most populated city in Ecuador (the first being Guayaquil)

Want to keep learning? Here’s some homework for your week:

A Brief History of Quito

More Fun Facts

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Thanks for coming to Summer School!

Kaleigh Anderson