Spectacular eruption in Chile is a reminder of the power of Ecuador's volcanoes; 'Beast of the Andes' is due for a blow
A retired U.S. volcanologist says the eruption of Chile's Volcán Calbuco should remind Ecuadorians of the tremendous power that surrounds them. Although he lives part-time in Baños, at the foot of the active Volcán Tungurahua, he says much of his interest these days is on Cotopaxi, south of Quito. Quiet for more than 70 years, the magma is rising in what German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt called the "Beast of the Andes."
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This five-star restaurant is located in the least likely of places
but exceptional dining and low prices make it worth the trip
You would not expect to find a sophisticated continental restaurant in this proudly indigenous town, with meals prepared by a European-trained chef, but that's part of the charm. It's an hour-and-a-half drive from Cuenca, but is well worth the trip.
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Announcing the launch of EcuadorHighLife
CuencaHighLife announces the launch of EcuadorHighLife, a website dedicated to reporting the news of Ecuador, in English. In addition to covering nationwide news, EcuadorHighLife will focus on communities where tourists visit and expats live, with links to Quito and Cotacachi, Loja and Vilcabamba, Guayaquil, the coast, and Cuenca. The site will include original reporting, not translation program output, offering news commentary, opinion and features of interest to English-speakers living in, or interested in visiting or moving to Ecuador. The EcuadorHighLife eletter is independent of this eletter.
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