The Cathedral of Quito

Interesting fact about this church: In 1877 on Good Friday during mass, the Bishop of Quito, was poisoned with strychnine dissolved in the communion wine .

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Ecuador

January 24th 2013
Hi Everybody! When we thought this amazing trip couldn't get any better, it did. We have decided that Ecuador is our favorite of the Andean countries visited on this trip. The people are friendly and helpful. The country accepts U.S. currency, requires no visa, and uses 110 voltage. All of these little things made our life easy. Quito is located in a large valley surrounded by volcanoes. ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North

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

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