The capital of Ecuador is Quito, a city of five letters. Quito is the second most populous city in Ecuador and is located in the Andes Mountains. It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Ecuador and was founded in 1534. Quito is known for its colonial architecture, which has been preserved since the Spanish colonial period. It is also home to many cultural attractions, including the Basilica del Voto Nacional, the largest neo-Gothic basilica in the Americas.