Statue of the Heroes

This symbolic statue dominates the main square (Plaza de Independence) in the historic part of the city.

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April 1st 2009
Monday 30.03.09 ´Awoke at 4:20, afraid that I´d oversleep and miss my flight. After a brief breakfast ´got a taxi to the airport. ´Was prepared to pay a heavy exit tax at the airport but found that, not only was it included in my ticket costs, but I wasn´t eligible for it, so ´got a refund of $25. Security was very tight at the airport; after going through the normal civilian security, it wa ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

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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