Street scene in Banos, Ecuador 1136091600

Street scene in Banos, Ecuador

A few people walk down a street lined with shops. In the foreground is a modern five-story concrete building. In the background is a tall colonial-era church.Banos is a small town of 12,000 set high in the mountains of Ecuador (5,971 feet). Banos is a popular destination for tourists exploring the mountainous terrain, but it also contains a vibrant weekly market and a beautiful cathedral. A major attraction of this region is the 16,479 ft. volcano peak of Tungurahua. Tungurahua, or Black Giant, is an active volcano that spewed ash and rocks for several months in 2003.

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