Corazon

Corazon (4792 m)

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January 21st 2008
Normally the hike up Corazon starts at an altitude of approximately 4000m. One has to rent a camionetta (van), obtain the key of the hazienda to whom the lower parts of the mountain belong), drive up and then it is an easy 2-3 hour hike up to the summit. At the Plaza in Machachi, however, they told me the owners of the hazienda did not open the gate any more, as they did not want any more cars in ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre » Cotopaxi

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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