Look for the Incan foundation. Yes, it’s on the periphery of the old and newer sections of Cusco, but the layout and footings age to Inca times. That’s what makes Cusco such a vibrant place, it’s urba...
This is a small square between the old and the new city. Remarkable is the Spanish colonial style 'village' church of San Blas at the upper (east) end of the square. Most traffic goes through a tunnel...
The plaza itself would not be remarkable but for the churches and monasteries which surround it. Add to that all of the colorful people walking about and simply taking care of their day to day affair...
San Blas gives on a view of safe Quito. Shops, buildings and people are interesting. It is safe to walk around alone during the day. The only caution is to watch out for dog droppings. Shop keepers ar...
Beautiful Plaza
Definitely one of the cutest Plaza in Quito, with multiple level stairs, as well as a beautiful fountain in the center of it.
Look for the Incan foundations!
Look for the Incan foundation. Yes, it’s on the periphery of the old and newer sections of Cusco, but the layout and footings age to Inca times. That’s what makes Cusco such a vibrant place, it’s urba...
Marking the exit of the old town
This is a small square between the old and the new city. Remarkable is the Spanish colonial style 'village' church of San Blas at the upper (east) end of the square. Most traffic goes through a tunnel...
A large and lovely plaza
The plaza itself would not be remarkable but for the churches and monasteries which surround it. Add to that all of the colorful people walking about and simply taking care of their day to day affair...
Enjoy casual walks in safety.
San Blas gives on a view of safe Quito. Shops, buildings and people are interesting. It is safe to walk around alone during the day. The only caution is to watch out for dog droppings. Shop keepers ar...