Tungurahua erupting

Baños and Tungurahua

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February 4th 2008
Banos is a lovely little town at the foot of the Tungurahua volcano. At an altitude of 1820 m and a very pleasant climate with temperature at around 25°C it is great for relaxing after some tough hiking. It has various thermal springs and one can have massages, facials, pedicure and other good things at various places in town. As it was carneval weekend, the town was packed with local and intern ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre » Baños

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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