Capital of Ecuador gets a makeover
Ecuador's capital, home to colonial-era churches and historic treasures, had been beset by crime and urban flight. But a revitalization program has paid off, writes Chris Kraul from Quito.
"A tax-funded revitalization program that dates from the late 1980s is finally gaining momentum -- and raising hope that Quito's old center might realize its undeniable tourism potential and reclaim the tens of thousands of residents who have fled."
Photo: A view of the main square in Quito, where redevelopment efforts have helped bring back middle-class residents and encouraged tourists headed to the Galapagos Islands or the Amazon to linger for a few days. / Municipality of Quito

An interesting article about Quito! Excellent. If you would like to find out more about the city's restoration and its attractions for travelers, please see the official website: www.quito.com.ec
Posted by: Dominic Hamilton | May 19, 2008 at 12:52 PM