Cotopaxi

Quito, Cotopaxi & Robbers

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November 15th 2005
The hostals are probably all much of a muchness in La Mariscal district but I stayed in a nice, cheery place called Hostel Bask at $5. After arriving late into Quito I promptly ignored all advice to acclimatize properly for a couple of days before attempting anything strenuous and signed myself up to climb Volcan Cotopaxi, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Come to think of it which ... 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