A waterfall near Banos

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May 21st 2007
Beautiful drive to Baños. Very green with pine trees and eucalyptus. reminded us of New Zealand. It was rainy and misty as we entered volcano country, so we didn´t see any of the volcanoes. A few people on the truck started to feel unwell, including Pieter, so we were all happy when it was announced that we were just about there and a barbecue would be waiting for us at the campsite in Rio Verd ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre » Baños

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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