Otavalo market

Otavalo and Cotacachi

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June 5th 2006
The trip to Cotopaxi was cancelled, but I did manage to get out to Otavalo on Saturday, a two hour journey from Quito. Matt, Kira and myself were not on our best form having been out late on Friday in the New Town drinking beers and Margaritas, but we soon felt better when we got out of the city and into some amazing mountainous landscapes. Danny, our driver and guide pointed out numerous mounta ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

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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