Alausi

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August 17th 2008
I had a stop over in Alausi. I arrrived late and was lucky to receive the last free bed in the last hostal in town... As there wasn't any early transport to Achupallas I had a few hours in Alausi, and they were well spent: I couldn't stop watching the amazing locals in their traditional clothes, walking around the shops and bartering at the market. ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre » Central Highlands

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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