Buddies

Touristy for good reasons

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April 13th 2010
We have been enjoying the gentle, colorful life here in Banos. Everywhere there are unusual sights, sounds and people, and we love walking the streets to experience it all. Banos is very walkable, the town itself is flat, the streets and sidewalks are very well maintained brick. Interestingly, all the streets are one way, and only one lane wide, so it really makes it a quaint town to walk in. ... 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