This is a journal about Quito, a Portrait of a City at the Centre of the World. Through these pages we want to tell the many stories of the people and initiatives shaping Quito, from start-ups to architecture, design, film, food, hospitality, and art. It is a walk through modern Quito and the key places to explore within and beyond the city. We want to share with you the value of Quito as a destination and a liveable city, filled with compelling human stories of optimism for the city and its future population.