Other sights in Quito
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Avenida Amazonas
A solitary stone archway at the north end of Parque El Ejido marks the beginning of modern Quito's showpiece street, Avenida Amazonas. It rolls as far north as the airport, although the strip with which you're likely to become most familiar lies between Parque El Ejido and the busy Avenida Cristóbal Colón. It's the main artery of the Mariscal Sucre area, lined with modern hotels, souvenir stores, travel agencies, banks and restaurants.
There's plenty of room for pedestrians, and the outdoor restaurants near the intersection of Vicente Ramón Roca are favorite spots for espresso, newspapers, sandwiches and ice-cold Pilsener, the national beer.
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Mariscal Sucre Area
The Mariscal Sucre area, known simply as the 'Mariscal,' is the neighborhood loosely bound by Avenidas 10 de Agosto, Cristóbal Colón, 12 de Octubre and Patria. All the travel-related services you could possibly need can be found in this area. On Avenida 12 de Octubre, just south of the Mariscal, are two worthwhile museums: the Museo Amazónico and Museo de Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño.
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Legislative Palace
Between Parque Alameda and Parque El Ejido is the legislative palace, the equivalent of the houses of parliament or congress. A huge frieze depicting the history of Ecuador spans the north side of the building.
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Palacio Arzobispal
On the northeast side of the plaza, the Palacio Arzobispal is now a colonnaded row of small shops and restaurants, located between García Moreno and Venezuela.
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Museo Alberto Mena Caamaño
Get a glimpse of Quito’s early colonial history (and some rather lifelike wax figures) in the Museo Alberto Mena Caamaño.
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