Cuenca

The Beauty of Cuenca

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October 28th 2006
Hello Everyone, I am writing to update you on our last little adventure, which we spent in the nearby town of Cuenca. The city is about five hours away-a very visually dynamic bus ride. Cuenca is about the same size as Loja, and is centered around a large, ornate cathedral. This week is the celebration of Cuenca's independence (Nov.1-3), and we are planning to return to enjoy the fiesta (which we ... read more

South America » Ecuador » South » Cuenca

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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