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Longing for guinness in Cuenca

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April 19th 2011
After the extended stay in Quito it was time to get our arses in gear and get a move on, so Cuenca was decided apon as our next stop, I was excited to see the avenue of volcanoes as is aptly named the route between the two cities that on a fine day has beautiful views of five of Ecuador's many volcanoes, or so I'm told. We left early with Flota Imbubura bus ($10) and took off into the clouds ... read more

South America » Ecuador » South » Cuenca

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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