Cuenca

Our Own Piece of Heaven

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December 1st 2006
Ayampe is a small village 20 minutes north of Montañita. There is very little there, but it is an extreamly beautiful place. There are a couple of places to stay in the village, but it is still the off season, so there is nobody around. Our accomodation is an eco-lodge called Tortuga (www.latortuga.com.ec). The main complex at Tortuga has a bar/restaurant and beachside cabins. It is quite luxurio ... read more

South America » Ecuador » West » Ayampe

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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