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Thug Life in Quito

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December 7th 2011
My time in Quito was a long one, I was there for three weeks during which I achieved very little. For this reason, I'll try to focus on just a few things. I arrived in Quito with my English friends, Lindsay and Julie. The pair were meant to be separating, Lindsay to travel Ecuador before flying to Buenos Aires, Julie to travel Columbia. The first plan for Quito, was actually leave, Lindsay ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito » Historical Center

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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