Atahualpa, the Hidden Treasure on the Secret Route Near Quito After visiting Perucho, the next fascinating stop is Atahualpa, the hidden treasure close to Quito. Nestled among mountains and green valleys, this small town is part of the beautiful and still underexplored Secret Route. This journey connects several towns filled with history, culture, and breathtaking […]
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An Escape to Discover the Hidden Destinations of Quito: Perucho Hiding among the mountains, just an hour and 15 minutes from the capital and 55 kilometers away, is the oldest rural parish of Quito, called San Miguel de Perucho, in honor of Saint Michael the Archangel. The locals also refer to it as the “Vilcabamba
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As soon as you spend even five minutes searching about South America, you will immediately come across the word “Inca” several times, often without any further explanation. So you naturally ask yourself: “Inca, what is that?”. Most people probably know that they are an indigenous, pre-Columbian nation. But do you know anything about their origin,
