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Ecuador - Banos Zoo travel to Vilcabamba

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December 16th 2009
Dec 17 - Equador - Banos Zoo / Overnight Bus to Vilcabamba - After such an exciting day previously with all that bike riding and waterfalls, we thought we'd go for something a little more easy like going to see the local zoo. I always feel a little wierd going to zoo's as all the animals look a little unhappy which is to be expected, but it is amazing to see some of the animals for real which ... 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