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Random Pictures Around Ecuador

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May 24th 2011
A few weeks ago a few friends and myself went to a few nearby towns by the names of Chordeleg and Sigsig. The towns have different things to offer different people. Chordeleg is very popular if you want to buy jewelry. They literally have jewelry shops all over town. Sigsig is more of a relaxed town that sells Panama hats. However, on the day that we were in Sigsig they were having a festival, so ... 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