🇪🇨 Ecuador Day 1: Discovering Quito's Historic Charm

📍 Old Town Quito, Ecuador From colonial-era architecture to breathtaking vistas, this city brims with unique character. 🌞 Morning 1️⃣ Started the day with a hearty breakfast at our cozy hostel. 2️⃣ Quito Metropolitan Cathedral Rooftop – Panoramic views of the city, with the iconic Virgin of Quito statue on Panecillo Hill standing guard. Simply awe-inspiring! 🏛️ Afternoon Highlights 3️⃣ Plaza Grande – The bustling heart of Old Town, surrounded by historic gems like the Presidential Palace. Perfect for soaking up local culture. 4️⃣ Vista Hermosa Restaurant Rooftop – Dined with a view where: Couples' romance 💑 City lights twinkling at dusk 🌆 Sunset painting the sky ✨ ...merged into pure magic. 🍽️ Dinner Adventure 5️⃣ Tried Andes' most famous dish: Roasted guinea pig (Cuy) 🐹 *"Yes, they're adorable... but this 500-year-old tradition is delicious!"* Tastes like crispy roast chicken (seriously, yum 😋). 💫 Final Thoughts Quito's Old Town left us speechless with its: Immaculately preserved colonial buildings Exquisite churches (gold leaf galore!) Every corner whispering centuries-old stories If you visit Ecuador, wander these historic streets—they're time machines with soul. 💖 #EcuadorTravel #QuitoOldTown #Wanderlust