Hostel Runa Pacha

Quito and Otavalo

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July 9th 2006
My Dad and I flew into Quito on the fourth and stayed there for a few days. We didn't do a whole lot, but we did go see the Virgen of Quito. It's a 40m tall silver statue of the Virgin standing on top of the world, stepping on a serpent. It's quite the sight! (Kai thank you for the recommendation!) Overall I found Quito rather overwhelming. It is a very fast, big, and loud city. And it is very har ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Otavalo

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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