Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least ...

The relaxation of height restrictions for towers in Quito, the relocation of the city’s airport, and the upcoming inauguration of its metro system have heralded a new era of densification for the ...