Galapagos, 2012

Looking down from Pim's Restaurant toward the Plaza Grande in the old city of Quito. According to the Plaza Grande Hotel's website, "Quito was declared a UNESCO "World Heritage Site" in 1978, thanks to its historic center, which is the largest and best preserved in Latin America. The colonial center of the Franciscan city of Quito is a treasure trove of baroque art and architecture, including buildings, churches, monasteries and narrow streets that reflect Ecuador's unique blend of indigenous and Spanish cultures."