Landmark
Carondelet Palace
Quito, Ecuador
Carondelet Palace, constructed in the early 19th century, sits prominently in Plaza Grande, functioning as the Ecuadorian government’s seat. See the Changing of the Guard ceremony on Mondays, where soldiers perform amidst the colonial architecture.
Best time to visit
Year-round
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