Near Rio Verde

Banos

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June 28th 2008
Though this town is far more touristy than anywhere I've seen in Ecuador, it is a nice spot to relax for a few days. The hotel choices are spectacular and all sorts of amenities are right nearby. I came into Banos through Ambato, and arrived at around nine at night. Banos is one of those places where fourteen-year-old kids stand at the bus terminal waiting to bother tourists about rooms. This i ... 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