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The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... [read more]
The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... [read more] Blog: "Ah, the Quilo..."
Date: June 2nd 2007
Laguna Quilotoa is a gorgeous crater lake that was formed after the Volcano’s last eruption in 1797. This site is at like 4000m above sea level, so it's cold (bring a lot of warm clothes). Today, it is the home of a small community that gets to see this beautiful view everyday. When we got there Saturday afternoon after traveling from Quito to Latacunga to Zumbahua to (finally) Quilotoa ... read more
Date: June 2nd 2007
Laguna Quilotoa is a gorgeous crater lake that was formed after the Volcano’s last eruption in 1797. This site is at like 4000m above sea level, so it's cold (bring a lot of warm clothes). Today, it is the home of a small community that gets to see this beautiful view everyday. When we got there Saturday afternoon after traveling from Quito to Latacunga to Zumbahua to (finally) Quilotoa ... read more
