The Historic Center of Quito is one of the best preserved and most representative colonial-style urban areas in Latin America. Located in Ecuador's capital city, Quito, with its 17th-century churches, monasteries and palaces, and its blend of Spanish and Indian cultures, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, and is an excellent place to explore the Andean civilization and colonial history. Stroll through the stone streets and you'll feel like you've traveled back hundreds of years to Latin America.