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Cuenca |
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At 8000 feet (2500 meters), Cuenca sits at the end of Ecuador's southern Andes. The compact area that comprises Cuenca's colonial area is situated on a cliff, with the park that traces the Rio Tomebamba stretched out below. The university area and modern Cuenca lie across the river. |
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Quito |
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Quito, the capital of Ecuador, lies just below the equator for which its country is named. The Centro Historico, in the Old City is home to most of Quito's colonial buildings. Visitors come to Quito for a chance to straddle the equator, hike in nearby national parks, and climb volcanoes. Many add Quito to a trip through Ecuador's Galapagos Islands. |
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Arequipa |
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The sun shines on Arequipa almost every day, but because of its altitude, the days are pleasant instead of hot, and the nights are cool. In addition to its climate, Arequipa has excellent museums, colonial architecture, and serves as the gateway to Colca Canyon.
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Miraflores |
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Miraflores/Lima
An upscale suburb south of Lima, Miraflores sits high on a bluff over looking the Pacific. The quiet, clean, and well-maintained city contrasts with the scruffier Lima. Base yourself here to explore Lima, the nearby colonial town of Barranca, and the sights of Miraflores itself.
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Brazil Introduction |
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