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    Ecuador

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    Ecuador

  • Travel philosophy

    Maps! Everything else is secondary.

  • Craziest place

    A town called Santa Claus, IN.

  • Bizarre experience

    They keep coming...

  • Advice

    Leave your prejudice at home.

  • Dream destination

    Moroco, Egypt, India, Australia, Greece, Brasil, Netherlands, Iceland, Japan, Thailand, Alaska, South Africa.

Lorena Fernández's Guide Book Entries

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  • Bizcochos

    May 30, 2008 - Cayambe, Ecuador

    Crumbling on the edges, every buttery bite of the bizcocho Cayambeño evokes Spaniard traditions kneaded by generations of hard-working Andean ......

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  • Shopping in Colombia

    May 21, 2008 - Colombia

    Traveling through the variegated land of Colombia, you will find plenty of souvenirs that represent the rich culture and resources ......

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  • Before You Go

    May 20, 2008 - Colombia

    It is good to be prepared before leaving. Colombia can be a tumultuous country, therefore it is recommendable to check ......

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Destinations

  • El Palmar National Park

    Apr 25, 2008 - Colón, Argentina

    Halfway in between Colón and Concordia on route N14, the 8,500 hectare conservation park El Palmar offers panoramic views of ......

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  • Colón

    Apr 25, 2008 - Colón, Argentina

    Known as “paradise city” for its magnificent beaches on the shore of Río Uruguay, its entertainment spread between casinos, thermal ......

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  • Visit Pehuén-Có

    Mar 13, 2008 - Visit Pehuén-Có, Argentina

    A top-rated spa for Bahienses and other people from the area, Pehuén-Có has an extensive beach that allows for sport ......

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Hotels

  • Cabañas del Lago

    May 30, 2008 - Cayambe, Ecuador

    Located on the east side of the San Pablo lake, only 15 minutes from Otavalo, Cabañas del Lago is an ......

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  • Hotel & Apart Argentino

    Mar 03, 2008 - La Plata, Argentina

    A good choice for extended stays and families, this hotel offers both departments and suites of various rates and sizes ......

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  • Hotel Saint James

    Mar 03, 2008 - La Plata, Argentina

    Hotel Saint James has one major advantage for its guests: location. Close to Paseo del Bosque, the Astronomic Observatory, the ......

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Restaurants

  • Atardecer de Mompiche

    May 05, 2008 - Mompiche, Ecuador

    Adorned with curtains of sea shells throughout the open-air corner restaurant, this family business serves all the specialty sea food ......

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Activities

  • Semana Santa

    May 09, 2008 - Popayán, Colombia

    Easily the most important holiday in Popayán, and one that has been celebrated annually for more than 450 years, Semana ......

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  • Termas de Colón

    Apr 25, 2008 - Colón, Argentina

    Submerging in the relaxing waters of the thermal complex of Colón is a must for tourists looking for a unique ......

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  • El Palmar National Park

    Apr 25, 2008 - Colón, Argentina

    Halfway in between Colón and Concordia on route N14, the 8,500 hectare conservation park El Palmar offers panoramic views of ......

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V!VA List Articles

V!VA World

  • The Good Empanada Chilena

    Jul 20, 2008 - Chile

    The empanada, a half moon of baked or fried dough, is different in every Latin American country. The Chilean empanada, ......

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  • Weather Man

    Nov 29, 2007 - Ecuador

    “I don’t know why it’s raining! The weather man said it would only be partly cloudy!!” Every morning United Statesians ......

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  • Roundup

    Nov 26, 2007 - Ecuador

    The stampede of wild cattle rushing through the high Andean páramo made a slight vibration on the ground. “Vaca, vaca, ......

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