The magnificent colonial centre still has a semi rural feel about it and at any point you may think a conquistador will jump out wondering why the Spanish flag isn’t pre-eminent anymore!
As I pen this, the Tungurahura volcano is performing its pyrotechnic gymnastics resulting in a detour around Baños
Riobamba is the most pleasant of highland towns, brilliantly sunlight and illuminating an ancient looking main street where ladies are still proud of donning traditional Quechua dress, but beware of the ubiquitous reggaeton audio infestation from Puerto Rico though; salsa, rockola and the original pasillo should calm the nerves and set you up for a thrilling neck bending hike through the magical Andes
Embark on a city tour of Quito also taking in a folk music venue in the evening to round things off with food also
Another day around Baños taking in the rivers, mountains and general clean air
Transfer to Puyo for a 3 day Amazon excursion
Wonderful Amazon experience from the Puyo base
Again traversing the tributaries of the Amazon
Transfer back to Quito again acclimatising and again marveling at the city’s architecture
Transfer to the airport in Quito for flights back to the UK
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