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Although beaten by Guayaquil on the population stakes and in economic clout, Quito is the political and cultural hub of Ecuador. In this highly centralized country, there's no mistaking that this is where the power is wielded – by an elite class of politicians, bankers and company directors, often from old, moneyed families. It's not these sharp-suited business executives that grab your attention though, but the very visible presence of indígenas that form a large part of the city's population. While most other Latin American capitals have been stamped with the faceless imprint of … more »

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