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The New Mariscal Sucre International Airport of Quito

New International Quito Airport to Open Feb. 20, 2013

  Quito’s much anticipated new international airport is scheduled to open February 20, 2013. If all goes according to plan, the new airport will be operating Wednesday at 9:00 AM with the old closing its doors the evening before (February 19, 2013) at 7:00 PM. The new Mariscal Sucre Airport is ten times larger than the original airport. It welcomes new flight routes from the US and Europe, boasts one [...]

 

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Looking down into Quito

National Geographic Traveler Names Quito, Ecuador as Top Destination for 2013 Travel

We’re not the only ones who think Quito is a great place to visit. National Geographic Traveler recognizes Quito, Ecuador as one of the select top-20 destinations to explore in 2013. I agree; Quito is a stand-out city. Set in the shadow of the Andes, Quito offers rich history, local culture, captivating architecture and a thriving business community. Its ‘Old Town’ is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Carefully restored down [...]