Picture of Quito Viewpoint of El Panecillo -- El Panecillo is a hill located in the middle of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. On the hill, a monument to the Virgin Mary, referred to as the Winged Virgin, is visible from most of the city.Picture of Quito Viewpoint of El Panecillo -- El Panecillo is a hill located in the middle of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. On the hill, a monument to the Virgin Mary, referred to as the Winged Virgin, is visible from most of the city.