City Info
Ecuador | Quito
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Claudia, internship in international trade in Quito: “I was previously a bit doubtful about whether you can trust an Internet internship agency, but I can honestly say that everything, from the organisation to the internship and host family in Ecuador, went smoothly and without any problems. A big thank you to Mireya Hernandez who really looked after me.”
Quito is the capital city of Ecuador in north-western South America. It is located in northern Ecuador and a great city to accomplish an internship in South America. Today, two million people live in Quito. It was the first city to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quito is the second most populous city in Ecuador, after Guayaquil.
It is roughly divided into three parts: the Old City at the centre, with southern and northern districts to either side. The greatest concentration of tourist facilities is in the North. Quito's Old City is the largest in the Americas. It has undergone a huge restoration and revitalisation programme over the last decade. It boasts no less than 40 churches and convents, 17 squares and 16 convents and monasteries. It's been called the 'Reliquary of the Americas' for the richness of its colonial- and independence-era architecture and heritage. It's a great quarter to wander, with several excellent museums and plenty of restaurants and terrace cafes for a rest while sightseeing.
The city lies between two mountain ranges and its altitude is 2,800 metres or about 10,000 feet making Quito the second highest capital city in the world. It may take you a couple of days to get accustomed to the altitude. Quito is located about 15 miles (25 km) south of the equator. A monument marking the equator is known locally as "la mitad del mundo" (the middle of the world).
Modern, northern Quito is a fun place to explore, with plenty of museums and urban parks as well as restaurants and nightlife. It is also the site of the main business district and a substantial number of buildings. It is also where the international airport and major recreational areas are located.
As a major industrial centre, Quito produces textiles, leather goods, pharmaceuticals, light consumer goods, and objects made of wood, gold, and silver. Ecuador's two main petroleum pipelines run through Quito. Apart from its bureaucratic activities, the city has become a centre for international businesses and has attracted a considerable tourist trade.
As you can see there are a wide variety of industries in which we could arrange an internship for you in Quito.
