Looking out to Parque National Cotopaxi from Rumiñahui

Out and about in the highlands of Ecuador

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June 21st 2012
There's enough to keep us busy for months and months in Ecuador's central highlands - sadly we don't have that kind of time on our hands, but we've still managed to fit quite a lot in during the couple of weeks we've spent in Latacunga and Riobamba. A climb of Rumiñahui, a 4,600-odd metre "starter" mountain seen as good practice for higher peaks such as Cotopaxi or Chimboraz ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre

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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