Banos
October 8th 2007 Banos, a small city in the shadow of a smoking volcano, has a population of 18.000. The last eruption of the volcano in 1999 caused people to remain away. Evacuation routes have been set up and regular practices are held. The thermal baths attract many. Tourists, both gringo and Ecuadorian fill the streets.
Mountains surround the valley. At night a cross stands almost 3.000 m above the town. Wi
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