Iñaquito, Commercial district in northern Quito, Ecuador.
Iñaquito is a busy neighborhood in northern Quito with tall buildings, shops, and modern infrastructure near Parque La Carolina. The area combines wide streets with tightly packed blocks where shopping centers, offices, and restaurants sit side by side.
Iñaquito grew from farmland in the 20th century and became an important business center as Quito expanded northward. This transformation created the mix of modern buildings and older structures you see today.
In the streets and markets of Iñaquito, people from across the city gather to shop and meet. You can watch the everyday rhythm of local commerce, where modern stores sit alongside small street vendors.
The area is well connected by public buses, with many stops that reach other parts of the city. It's best to explore the neighborhood on foot, especially along the shopping streets and around the commercial centers.
Despite its modern shopping centers, Iñaquito keeps traditional street commerce alive, where buyers and sellers meet daily. This side-by-side existence of large stores and small stands makes the place stand out in Quito's business world.
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