The capital of Ecuador is a city called Quito. It lies in the valley formed by the Andes in the Pichincha province, right at the foothills of an active volcano also called Pichincha. The name “Pichincha” means “the good being that makes cry,” reflecting the belief among indigenous groups that volcanoes were divine characters.
Quito is a city that has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1978. It is actually one of the first two cities in the world, along with Krakow, to receive this title.
Touristic places
A place full of history, architecture, colours and people. To rent a motorcycle Ecuador Bike Rental is the best option to discover every single corner. The Old Town of Quito is a mandatory stop for all visitors. It’s a place with over 30 major religious buildings from the 16th, 17th, 18th, and even 19th centuries, each with a unique charm. An Ecuador motorcycle tour would allow the visitor to access many places that are not normally visited by regular customers. They can enjoy every single landscape with a different perspective
Join us on a guided tour! The possibility of learning and experiencing visits in the historical center is abundant. One example is the Independence Square of the 17th century. It features wonderful buildings around representing both political power (presidential palace and city hall) and religious power, with the Archbishop’s Palace and the beautiful Cathedral of the 16th century. The Jesus Society Church is definitely one of the most important jewels that we will find together in this area. It is notable not only for the beauty of the building inside and outside (it took 160 years to be finished between the 17th and 18th centuries) but also because of the importance of the Jesuits in the country’s educational history. It’s a place full of art that represents the mix between Spanish and indigenous expressions of art.
San Francisco at Quito
The San Francisco square and complex, according to some archaeologists, corresponds to the area that was occupied by one of the last Inca emperors. The powerful Inca army used it as a place, as well as indigenous people used it as a Tianguez, a name given to regional markets at the time. The Franciscans were the first religious order to settle and build an architectural complex in the colonial city of Quito. They have enormous importance in the religious and artistic formation of the local former people.
La Ronda
La Ronda neighborhood, according to historians, was the border of the Spanish city. Nowadays, it stands as one of the recently restored places of the old town. It has kept every single detail in the houses, making it definitely a place to see and experience. There is no better place in the world for motorcycling than Ecuador. This tiny but wonderful country concentrates different regions and ecosystems. They are so close to each other that in a couple of hours riding with us, you can pass from the highlands area at 2850 meters above sea level to the Amazon rainforest at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level. Or, you can go from the highlands to the wonderful seaside of the country.
Ecuador regions
People know Ecuador as the country of the four worlds because of its four natural regions: the highlands, the rainforest, the coast, and the marvels of the Galapagos Islands. All of this can become a reality with us, with an extreme sense of responsible tourism concept. The middle of the world could be visited in lots of areas around the world right? One of the highlights is the site of the middle of the world. A French-Spanish geodesic mission calculated this geographical reference back in the 18th century. Originally, they came to determine the shape of the Earth. However, they ended up discovering that this wonderful country is right in the middle of the world.
You won’t find any other place in the world exactly right on the Equator line. The Andes form wonderful landscapes surrounding the area, interspersed with active volcanoes. And of course, the variety of cultural values given by the most important agent that will complete your experience here in the country of the middle of the world: its people! Ecuador’s first and most experienced motorcycle rental and tour operator is waiting to give a lifetime experience.
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