Where's My Peeps?

Vilcabamba - The Cowboy Chronicles, Part I

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August 19th 2009
Vilcabamba (how can you not love a place with the rhythmical name like Vil-ca-bam-ba) continues to captivate. Some people say it's because of the negative ions. "You just feel better here," one woman told me. Other people say it draws visitors because of the "vortex." Some people just like the weather, natural beauty, and friendly locals. Whatever it is, be careful about staying too long. You ... read more

South America » Ecuador » South » Vilcabamba

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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