From Loja onto Vilcabamba--40 miles from the Peruvian border

The town of Vilcabamba's elevation is 5,000ft., a different world compared to Azogues which is at 9,500 ft.  The vegetation is thick and amazingly diverse, despite relatively limited rainfall.

A seed pod canoe.

At the local watering hole.

And once again, the obligatory picture of the central plaza church.