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Cuyabeno Reserve Pacayacu Ecuador..

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November 8th 2007
Wow.. what a experience i had last week..My work was closed for a few days and this allowed for some serious exploring of the world outside Quito. Along with 2 others i ventured to the Cuyabeno Reserve and National Park in Pacayacu region of Ecuador. 4 days of no electricity,tv,or Cell Phones. The adventure started with a 20 min plane ride from Quito to Lago Agrio..a tiny strip of runway.. Greete ... 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