View of Quito from the side of Volcan Pichincha

Quito, Ecuador

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June 29th 2012
Quito 24th - 29th July Bienvenidos! After arriving in Quito early evening from what seemd like the longest flight in the world with the most irritating toddler in front of me, I got a taxi to what would be my place of residence for the next week. I did arrange to be picked up from the airport by my Hostel but for whatever reason they didn't (the taxi worked out cheaper than if I' ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

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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