lunch with a view over baños on day spent roaming the hills with Claude and Annie from Canada

Baños

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July 21st 2009
What a cool place! Highlights.... * beautiful town nestled at the foot of the mountain ranges giving us fantastic views during a stunning 5 hour hike through the mountains * Met many extremely friendly and happy locals, especially in the mountains * Joined hundreds of locals and tourists alike for a crowded soak in the hot springs next to a waterfall - not so relaxing ... 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