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Traveling Solo in Quito

History and Religion in Quito

June 20th 2008
Despite a rainy start to the day, the sun soon emerged, its remarkably intense light warming the cool morning. So I had yet another clear day to explore, continuing my tour of churches and museums, piecing together the layered history of the city and attempting to understand the intense religosity that infuses all aspects of life here. Stumbled on a rally for the worship of the sun god (Inti) an ... read more
South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

Ecuadorian Flag 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
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