Mother and daughter

Volcanic Lakes and Beautiful People

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August 5th 2010
On my way to Quito, I decided to check out the area to the south which is known for its volcanoes and indigenous villages. The hub for activities into this area- the town of Latacunga- is kind of dingy and underwhelming (adios organic, vegetarian meals of Baños and hello cheese and mayonaisse sandwiches...) For me, the best part of the town was the funky 70's mannequins peeking out of every sto ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre

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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