quick flight

quito & mindo

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March 22nd 2011
Flew back to Quito for the weekend and stayed in the newer Mariscal Sucre area for a different view of Quito. Great location right on Plaza Foch in Nu-House Boutique Hotel. Was so nice to spoil ourselves with HOT showers, TV and someone to do the laundry ! On Saturday night the plaza was loud and wild until about 4am when the street was lined with taxis taking everyone home. We were surrounded ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Mindo

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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