Quito, Quilotoa and Cuy - Exploring La Sierra in Ecuador (Vlog 02)
We explore a bit more of Quito and are heading into the Andes to the Volcano Quilotoa with its amazing crater lake before we got to try some guinea pig. Brace yourself!
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With this video the actual project starts after I used my arrival day to explore some highlights of Quito on my own.
I met my team buddies Rocket & Wink as well as Michelle & Johannes from YUKIKO and we went to the market and to La Ronda at night.
On Day 2 we finally left the capital of Ecuador to head high up to the Andes and our first stop: Quilotoa. The impressive crater lake has been one of our highlights on that amazing trip and is one of the best things to do in Ecuador!
As part of Team Germany aka #TeamDe I'm exploring the Andes region in Ecuador (La Sierra) within the Feel Again Project. In this project 18 artists from 4 different countries are exploring the 4 different regions of Ecuador.
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Highlights in Quito - Exploring La Sierra in Ecuador (Vlog 01)
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Together with 17 other artists from 4 countries I'm about to explore Ecuador. As part of Team Germany I'll be taking you with me to Andes.
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As part of Team Germany aka #TeamDe I'm exploring the Andes region in Ecuador (La Sierra) within the Feel Again Project. In this project 18 artists from 4 different countries are exploring the 4 different regions of Ecuador.
Things to see & Things to do in Ecuador covered in this episode:
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Claire in the Ecuador Mountains (Volcanoes)
This is Claire on our climbing trip through the Ecuador mountains/volcanoes. We climbed Pichincha and Cayambe. Bad weather stopped us from climbing Iliniza North and an accident ahead of us on Cotopaxi stopped us making the summit. Even though we didn't make it to the top of all the peaks we planned to we still loved every minute of the trip. Enjoy.
Quito
Quito (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkito]), formally San Francisco de Quito, is the capital city of Ecuador, and at an elevation of 9,350 feet (2,800 meters above sea level), it is the highest official capital city in the world. (La Paz, the de facto capital of Bolivia, is higher.) It is located in north-central Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin, on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes mountains. With a population of 2,671,191 according to the last census (2014), Quito is the second most populous city in Ecuador, after Guayaquil. It is also the capital of the Pichincha province and the seat of the Metropolitan District of Quito. The canton recorded a population of 2,239,191 residents in the 2010 national census. In 2008, the city was designated as the headquarters of the Union of South American Nations.
The historic center of Quito has one of the largest, least-altered and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas. Quito, along with Kraków, were the first World Cultural Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO in 1978. The central square of Quito is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of the equator; the city itself extends to within about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) of zero latitude. A monument and museum marking the general location of the equator is known locally as la mitad del mundo (the middle of the world), to avoid confusion, as the word ecuador is Spanish for equator.
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10 Splended Places To Visit In Ecuador| US Historians
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Despite being one of the smaller countries in South America, Ecuador is incredibly diverse and has plenty to offer travellers. All roads lead from the UNESCO-listed Quito, a vibrant and charming capital with a beautiful colonial centre. Star attractions of Ecuador have long been the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon. Covering a large portion of Ecuador’s land mass, the Ecuadorian Amazon contains some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet with a staggering variety of wildlife. Where this section of the Amazon truly excels though is in the thousands of indigenous tribes that call it home, and the rich birdlife of the cloud forests.
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Horse Riding in Ecuador | cazenove+loyd
Destination expert, Emily Stephenson, has just returned from an extraordinary trip to Ecuador visiting Quito, the country's beautiful colonial city. From there she travelled to the Andes to stay in the historically famous Hacienda Zuleta, the previous home of the ex President of Ecuador, where she rode through the Andes on local horses accompanied by her private guide.
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Cotopaxi Volcano Horseback Riding with Ecuatraveling
This tour is an exciting day that begins with spectacular views of the unique Andean landscape in the “Avenue of the Volcanoes”. Inside the national park we go to the Tambopaxi hacienda, the only private property inside the park. From here we will ride for around three hours in beautiful “paramo” areas over 4000 mts. Because of this it is important that you are prepared for this kind of altitude. We recommend acclimatizing at least two days around 3,000m.
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Tours can be arranged in Cuenca through Angel Pánchez, ( His Cell is 08-589-9643 - E-mail is anhelp_68@yahoo.com ) The price can range from $50 to $65 depending on what tour service you use and whether lunch is included in your package.
The Parque Nacional Cajas (Cajas National Park) is a national park in the highlands of Ecuador. It is located about 30 km west from Cuenca, the capital of the province of Azuay. The area of 285.44 km² (28,544 ha) between 3100m and 4450m above sea level offers a tundra vegetation on a jagged landscape of hills and valleys. It was declared a National Park on November 5, 1996 by resolution N° 057. Known for its more than 275 Andean lakes and many waterfalls, this national park is a popular destination for trout fishing, rugged hiking and camping.
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Waterfall South of Cuenca, Ecuador - El Chorro with Buddy Huggins
When you arrive in the small town of Giron in the Azuay Province of Ecuador, you will be able to see the waterfalls cascading down from the mountain. Many buses do not make it all the way up to El Chorro, the entrance to the park, so you will need to catch a taxi in the town of Giron (approximately $5.00).
Once you make the six kilometer climb up the mountain (by foot, by taxi or by car), you will be right in the heart of some gorgeous scenery with waterfalls, lakes (Lago de Cristal), and streams. The entrance to the park is 30 cents (each way), but is well worth the price! Some of the best views of the waterfall (El Chorro) can be seen from the road leading up to the park entrance, so make sure to take advantage of the photo opportunities on the way up.
El Chorro de Giron
Once you enter El Chorro de Giron, the park entrance, you will be directed to a small parking lot which is privately owned (cost $1.00). There is a family-owned tienda, restaurant, and picnic area which gives you a panoramic view of the mountains, the Yunguilla Valley, and of the waterfalls (a total of three). It's a great place to enjoy a picnic lunch as there are tables, chairs and a stream filled with rainbow trout. The actual climb up to El Chorro begins at about 500 feet from the parking lot, where a ticket-taker will ask for an entrance fee ($1.00 for Ecuadorian citizens and $2.00 for tourists). It's advisable to wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes as the steps are muddy and the wooden planks are wet and slippery.
Half way up the climb, there is a look-out area which is a great photo opportunity to view the entire waterfall without being eclipsed by the mountain. The trail is well marked, but it's very slippery so be sure to hang on to the rails that are provided for your safety. Once you reach the first waterfall, there is a wooden bridge that allows you to cross over to the other side. Extreme caution should be used when attempting to walk across the bridge as it is covered with water and can be dangerous. If you decide to make the crossing, make sure you have protective gear on and that your camera lens is covered. The mist from the waterfall often proves to be more like a rain shower and can be quite chilly depending on the season. At certain times when the waterfall isn't so full, you can actually hike down from the bridge and allow the water to fall in front of you.
There are a total of three waterfalls in the park. The base of (El Chorro), the largest waterfall, can be reached with a moderate degree of effort. The other two waterfalls are a bit more strenuous to walk to and may require the help of a guide depending on your strength and fitness level. If you're not in great shape, you may want to enjoy the view from the base of El Chorro!
Once you have taken advantage of all the photo opportunities, you will be ready to descend the same way you came. It's much easier on the way down, but caution still needs to be observed. Be advised that there is only one way up and one way down from the waterfall, so you will need to share the steps with foot traffic that is ascending and descending.
When you arrive back at the entrance, you will be invited to enjoy a free sugarcane drink, which is a specialty of the region. It comes in an alcoholic and non-alcoholic form. Although Giron is considered to have a subtropical climate, it still gets quite cold in the mountains and in the waterfall region, so a warm drink will help to take the chill out of the air.
Conclusion
The waterfalls of Giron are often overlooked as a tourist destination, but are well worth the time and effort in getting there. One expat living in Cuenca remarked, It's one of the most breathtaking sights in all of Ecuador and should be at the top of your sightseeing list!
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Bogotá (, , ; Spanish pronunciation: [boɣoˈta] (listen)), officially Bogotá, Distrito Capital, abbreviated Bogotá, D.C., and formerly known as Santafé/Santa Fé de Bogotá between 1991 and 2000, is the capital and largest city of Colombia, administered as the Capital District, although often erroneously thought of as part of Cundinamarca. Bogotá is a territorial entity of the first order, with the same administrative status as the departments of Colombia. It is the political, economic, administrative, industrial, artistic, cultural, and sports center of the country.
Bogotá was founded as the capital of the New Kingdom of Granada on August 6, 1538, by Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada after a harsh expedition into the Andes conquering the Muisca. The Muisca were the indigenous inhabitants of the region and called the settlement where Bogotá was founded Bacatá, which in the Chibcha language means The Lady of the Andes. Further, the word 'Andes' in the Aymara language means shining mountain, thus rendering the full lexical signification of Bogotá as The Lady of the shining mountain. After the Battle of Boyacá on August 7, 1819, Bogotá became the capital of the independent nation of Gran Colombia. Since the Viceroyalty of New Granada's independence from the Spanish Empire and during the formation of present-day Colombia, Bogotá has remained the capital of this territory.
The city is located in the center of Colombia, on a high plateau known as the Bogotá savanna, part of the Altiplano Cundiboyacense located in the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes. It is the third-highest capital in South America (after Quito and La Paz), at an average of 2,640 metres (8,660 ft) above sea level. Subdivided into 20 localities, Bogotá has an area of 1,587 square kilometres (613 square miles) and a relatively cool climate that is constant through the year.
The city is home to central offices of the executive branch (Office of the President), the legislative branch (Congress of Colombia) and the judicial branch (Supreme Court of Justice, Constitutional Court, Council of State and the Superior Council of Judicature) of the Colombian government. Bogotá stands out for its economic strength and associated financial maturity, its attractiveness to global companies and the quality of human capital. It is the financial and commercial heart of Colombia, with the most business activity of any city in the country. The capital hosts the main financial market in Colombia and the Andean natural region, and is the leading destination for new foreign direct investment projects coming into Latin America and Colombia. It has the highest nominal GDP in the country, contributing most to the national total (24.7%), and it is the seventh-largest city by size of GDP in Latin America (about USD 159,850 million).The city's airport, El Dorado International Airport, named after the mythical El Dorado, handles the largest cargo volume in Latin America, and is third in number of people. Bogotá is home to the largest number of universities and research centers in the country, and is an important cultural center, with many theaters, libraries and museums, of which the Museo del Oro is the most important,. Bogotá ranks 52nd on the Global Cities Index 2014, and is considered a global city type Alpha − by GaWC.