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Banos - Gateway to the South

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December 16th 2006
Banos Accommodation for Banos is on private property 30 minutes drive outside of Banos. This hostel is owned an operated by our host Mel´s boyfriend Franko. Having not seen each other since the start of the trip, she was in a great mood and left us to our own devices for much of the time. Franko was also our host for Cannoning. Banos Celebrations Like when I arrived in Quito, Banos was o ... read more

South America » Ecuador » Centre » Baños

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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