Main Church (with view of domes)

Cuenca, Ecuador

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January 26th 2006
After 6 days in the capital of Quito it was off to the southern colonial city of Cuenca. Cuenca is the old northern headquarters of the Inca empire. So the city has an interesting mix of indigenous people, mestizo and some spaniards. It is quite a relaxing place and although the people don't welcome you from the first glance the Cuencanos are actually quite nice people. Have a look at some of the ... read more

South America » Ecuador » South » Cuenca

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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