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Odd Quito architecture.
In some ways Quito is a scrappy little city, where a mismash of architecture meets the soaring heights of the Andes.
Not to be fooled by the San Diego like plan of the city (an if-there's-space-put-up-an-anything-type-of-architectural style); Quito is happening-- tons of upgrades in the Colonial section and hip-and-cool scene developing in the new city.
A great example of how well the renovations work in Quito can be seen in the Patio Andaluz. The place is spotless, the food in the restaurant unique. The only drawback in the colonial section turning upscale is the tripling of prices for a meal.
For a better deal, turn to new town, an area busting with dining possibilities (and thriving nightlife. The restaurants are a quarter of the cost of an American style hotel or a newly refurbished hotel restaurant in the colonial section. Think total tab of $15-20 for two for dinner. The scene varies from all-in-one
Internet/cafe/phonebooth/bakery restaurants to shops that cater to the rough-and-ready Andes/Amazon tour set.
In some ways Quito is a scrappy little city, where a mismash of architecture meets the soaring heights of the Andes.
Not to be fooled by the San Diego like plan of the city (an if-there's-space-put-up-an-anything-type-of-architectural style); Quito is happening-- tons of upgrades in the Colonial section and hip-and-cool scene developing in the new city.
A great example of how well the renovations work in Quito can be seen in the Patio Andaluz. The place is spotless, the food in the restaurant unique. The only drawback in the colonial section turning upscale is the tripling of prices for a meal.
For a better deal, turn to new town, an area busting with dining possibilities (and thriving nightlife. The restaurants are a quarter of the cost of an American style hotel or a newly refurbished hotel restaurant in the colonial section. Think total tab of $15-20 for two for dinner. The scene varies from all-in-one
Internet/cafe/phonebooth/bakery restaurants to shops that cater to the rough-and-ready Andes/Amazon tour set.
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