Scenarios about 'Quito'
The capital city of Ecuador, situated high in the Andean mountains at an elevation of approximately 9,350 feet. Founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1534 on the ruins of an ancient Inca city, Quito possesses one of the best-preserved historic centers in Latin America, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In alternate history scenarios, Quito's strategic location and colonial importance make it a potential pivot point for different patterns of Spanish colonization or South American independence movements.
What If Quito Leveraged Its Heritage Differently?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Ecuador's capital pursued a different approach to urban development and heritage preservation, potentially transforming it into a global cultural capital and economic powerhouse.