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First trip to Banos

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November 12th 2006
We visited Banos with a group of friends from SAE. Kerensa had been there in her past two trips to Ecuador, but this was Tony's first visit. Banos is famous in Ecuador for all of its adventure possibilities - from whitewater rafting, to mountain biking, to bungee jumping, horseback riding, tours and more. When we to to Tena, we ate at one of Kerensa's favorate restaurants of past visits - the ... 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