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Feliz Ano

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January 1st 2012
So, this is the New Year. After all the eating and revelry of Christmas, we had a few days of rest before another party weekend came upon us. Like most of the world, New Year's Eve in Cuenca is an excuse to celebrate with friends and families. But, of course, there are a few unique traditions. During the day, the streets were brimming with people. One of the big traditions is shooting firew ... read more

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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