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Juan Vera lost three relatives when a strong earthquake that shook parts of Ecuador and Peru on Saturday brought down his niece’s home. The government has offered to pay for the woman’s funeral and ...

The map below shows the location of Lima and Quito. The blue line represents the straight line joining these two place. The distance shown is the straight line or the air travel distance between Quito ...

Ecuador's capital city, Quito, is trying to revamp its image from stopover into a destination in its own right, replete with new boutique hotels to entice travelers. Candace Jackson reports from Quito ...

Quito, Ecuador, boasts a pleasant, spring-like climate year-round and is known for its vibrant flower production. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978, Quito has a rich history and ...

In August 2023 the virgin NW Face of Ranrapalca in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru was been climbed alpine style by Iker Pou, Eneko Pou and Micher Quito via their 'Ya Pe' Cholo' (6b/80°/1,200m). The Pou ...

The map below shows the location of Quito and Lima. The blue line represents the straight line joining these two place. The distance shown is the straight line or the air travel distance between Lima ...