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Biking in Banos

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December 23rd 2010
Now before you panic dad this was not "the world's most dangerous road" bike tour, that's in Bolivia, although racing through the tunnel as we heard a bus roaring up behind was fairly scary. Hiring bikes in town ($5/day seemed the going rate) and clutching a slightly vague and badly photocopied map we set off on the road toward Puyo (with no intention of going the full 67 km). Every 5 km or so ... 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