Advantages: Beautiful setting, churches and Spanish colonial architecture
Disadvantages: Traffic noise and fumes, some street crime

We happened upon the Plaza de la Fundación rather by accident, because it does not feature prominently in the guide books. Fortunately, my wife and I had only just started out on our walk around the old town of Quito, and it helped us orient ourselves, ... Read review

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Very well researched and written. by Jim2003

A very enjoyable stroll. by docpov

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Quito
by stuartmelvin

Has its moments
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Oh te gusta?
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Advantages: Fauna and flora, unspoilt, controlled tourism, sealife
Disadvantages: Never going to be a cheap holiday, long journey

...the first morning of my Galapagos Island cruise, myself and nine other passengers excitedly boarded a dinghy to take us to shore for our first encounter. After landing and just as we were about to start following the trail, we passed a group from our s ... Read review

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a lovely review and photos. I wonder just how much tourism will destroy the ecosystem though. I also cannot believe that woman on the boat, can only assume that she was one of those insufferable people you dont want to meet on holidays. by Claiiiree

What a wonderful palce to visit. x by HotBabes

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Galapagos Islands
by stuartmelvin

My Trip Of A LIfetime
by rosehall

The limits of wonder
by torr

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