Learn Spanish in Quito
Quito is located in an unmatched setting, surrounded by natural beauty and overlooked by the stunning Andes Mountains. In pre-Hispanic times Quito served as the northern capital of the Inca Empire, but it was destroyed in 1533 by the Inca General Rumiñahui so that it could not fall into the hands of the invading conquistadors. When the Spanish conquered the city just a year later, they began to rebuild Quito from the rubble that was left behind. Like many other cities in Latin America, Quito is loosley divided into two sections. The southern part of Quito, with its narrow streets, bars and small restaurants and histroic architecture, was named as a UNESCO cultural heritage sight in 1978. The Spanish influence is very recognizable in this part of Quito and the old city remains much as it did at the end of Colonial times. The northern section has a more modern look. The streets are broader and have a distinctive pattern, but have just as much charm. While the new city does not bear any marks of the city’s illustrious history it shines in its own right. With its gleaming office buildings and hoards of smart business people, the new city is leading Ecuador into the 21st century. Taking time to explore both parts of Quito during your Spanish course will not disappoint. If you choose to learn Spanish in Quito, you will find that there is so much to explore, the trouble is finding the time to fit it all in!
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