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17-18th Return to Quito

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June 17th 2010
Landed back at Quito with no Antonio waiting for us so had to get an airport taxi which was the same price but had to direct the bloody taxi driver where to go. Decided not to stay at The Secret Garden as it was quite noisy on a night and abit pricey so stayed over the road at a hostel called Guayanga. We agreed we needed a day off after the intensive Galapagos so decided to stay ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito » Historical Center

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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