The snow capped Andes Mountains

Santiago ? Lima ? Quito

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July 20th 2012
Three countries in one day, Chile, Peru and Ecuador, what a way to spend a birthday!!! To reach our final destination Quito Ecuador required an early morning flight at 52,000 feet! But was worth it for the spectacular views as we paralleled the snow capped Andes Mountains on our way north. They almost seemed close enough to touch from aircraft's window. The smooth landing, on a shorter than n ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Quito

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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