Cuenca, Monticristi Hat

Ecuador - Cuenca & Loja

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September 8th 2008
Cuenca Cuenca, Ecuador's 3rd largest city (elevation 2530m) is firmly anchored in its colonial past. It is a charming small city and has a similar population and size as Gothenburg. We stayed in the best hotel we've had so far - very colonical, colourful and characteristic with excellent breakfasts and free tea all day too which made San extra happy 😊 Cuenca has been described as ... 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