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Exploring Quito: A Journey Through Ecuador’s Vibrant Capital

I found myself in Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, for the wedding of a good friend and work colleague in March 2022. Since I booked my trip at the very last minute, I did not find any direct flights, so I landed in Quito after midnight after a layover in Mexico City. I took a cab from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport, and reached the Reina Isabel hotel, where I was staying, in less than an hour, after paying about US$26. The local currency is USD and cabs from the airport accepted credit cards – a relief since I almost never carry cash on trips.

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