Flat tire on the way to Latacunga

We felt a jolt and heard a bang as the outside covering of the tire came off. The bus driver told us not to worry and kept driving at the same speed (fast) until reaching the next town (a few minutes). There he finally pulled over and changed the tire (inside rear driver´s side).

The Quilotoa Circuit

July 11th 2005
Well we made it to Ecuador. We left Chiclayo on the 6th at 10pm on an overnight bus to Tumbes near the border with Ecuador. We arrived in far northern Perú at 5:30 am (before dawn). As soon as we left the bus agency, they closed the doors. We were the only gringos on board and the other passengers quickly dispersed. This meant that we were besieged by a dozen taxis, moto-taxis, and minibuses ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre » Chugchilan

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

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