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Walking to the Sun

An August 2003 trip to Latacunga by maxvoy

At the feet of Quilotoa Laguna, Cotopaxi, Ecuador Photo - Latacunga, Ecuador More Photos
Quote: I grew up at the feet of the White Mountain in Italy and all around the majesty of the Alps, but after living the Andes, nothing is more beautiful. My travels start from Latacunga.
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At the feet of Quilotoa Laguna, Cotopaxi, Ecuador Photo - Latacunga, Ecuador
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The most enjoyable (and also hard!!!) way to capture the secrets and beauty of the Andes is by the autostop, or the local autobus. My trip started from Guayaquil Terminal, going from Terrestre to Latacunga, a sweet little city with incredible local markets. After this trip, an autobus brought us to Zumbhaua, where a lot of people from the parish warmly welcomed us when they discovered that I am Italian. They brought me to one other Italian missionary who helped them build the parish. After a quick, exquisite meal of chicken and rice consumed in a house, we left on a truck for the Laguna of Quilotoa, where we were lucky to see a beautiful, heartbreaking sky. Yes, here the land is so arid tha...Read More
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They had simple wood and concrete bungalows with a bed and hard cover. The night is cold, but the atmosphere is unbelievable.

It’s $5 per person, which is quite expansive for Ecuador, but it is a good deal!!!

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on May 14, 2005

Quilotoa Laguna Bungalows
Laguna de Quiolotoa
Latacunga, Ecuador

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