Laguna Mojanda

Laguna Mojanda and Fuya Fuya

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January 16th 2008
As Laguna Mojanda is difficult to reach, I went on an organized trip with a guide and another guy from Germany. We drove up to Laguna Mojanda, and then hiked up Fuya Fuya (4275m). Laguna Mojanda is a very remote and beautiful place. As we were hiking up towards the summit, the fog came down and it finally started to rain which made the way down very dirty and slippery. Anyway, it was a nice hike. ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Otavalo

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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