Background: 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 border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999. Although Ecuador marked 25 years of civilian governance in 2004, the period has been marred by political instability. Seven presidents have governed Ecuador since 1996.
May 9th 2008South America » Ecuador » Ibarra Well, again it's been a long time. This blog is going to be covering a visit to Quito and Ibarra, and then another visit to Ibarra, seperated by about a month I think.
Ibarra if yo ... 60 photos[full story]
April 18th 2008South America » Ecuador » Ibarra The Guandera Biological Station was established in 1994 and is situated in the northern inter-Andean valley of Ecuador, near the town San Gabriel. The station is managed by the Jatun Sacha Foundation ... 13 photos[full story]
April 20th 2008South America » Ecuador » Ibarra El Angel has a reputation of being one of the coldest places in Ecuador. However, I found it to be sunny, warm and relaxed. For days I was the only tourist in town and enjoyed the laid back atmosphere ... 21 photos[full story]
April 5th 2008South America » Ecuador » Ibarra With the local outdoors group Rutacero I went on a mountain bike trip high above Ibarra. We left at 4am from Quito, which was the bad thing about the trip. Everything else was great. It was fantastic ... 17 photos[full story]
March 28th 2008South America » Ecuador » Ibarra Terve!
Toissapaivana tulin Ecuadorin puolelle, Kolumbia jatti hyvan kuvan itsestaan. Alkaa siis vaarauskoisia kuunnelko, ei se niin paha paikka ole mita ihmiset, jotka siella eivat ole kaynneet yri ... [full story]
January 16th 2008South America » Ecuador » Ibarra Twas the night before Christmas and the Islands of Boccas Del Torres were beaconing us. We were weary from travel and needest food and shelter. Many people had gathered this day for the crossing of th ... [full story]
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