View over Quito

Loma Lumbisí

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March 25th 2008
Loma Lumbisi is just a little ridge at the eastern side of central Quito. The hike was interesting though, as it provided views on Quito from a different perspective and then also led through the historic artists neighbourhood of Guapulo, with its pilgrimage church La Virgen de Guadelupe and the Hotel Quito towering high above. ... 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