Presidents home

We arrive in Ecuador!

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April 22nd 2015
Ecuador will be the last country we explore on our South American adventure. Starting with a quick visit to Quito, were we toured the city visiting a few museums and had a interesting tour of the presidents home. (Ecuadors version of the White House) We learned that Ecuador is the 3rd largest exporter of roses in the world. It costs $2 for 25-30 roses. Also huge exports of bananas. ... 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