Quiet Vilcabamba, Ecuador
by Al Bourassa
Title
Quiet Vilcabamba, Ecuador
Artist
Al Bourassa
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Artworks
Description
Vilcabamba is a village in the southern region of Ecuador, in the Loja province, about 45 km (28 mi) from the city of Loja. The etymology of the “Vilcabamba” apparently derives from the Quichua “huilco pamba.” Huilco denotes the sacred trees, Anadenanthera colubrina, that inhabit the region and pamba is a word meaning “valley.” The area has been referred to as the “Playground of the Inca” which refers to its historic use as a retreat for Incan royalty. The valley is overlooked by a mountain called Mandango, the Sleeping Inca, whose presence is said to protect the area from earthquakes and other natural disasters.
Located in a historical and scenic valley, it is a common destination for tourists, in part because it is widely believed that its inhabitants grow to a very old age. Locals assert that it is not uncommon to see a person reach 100 years of age and it is claimed that many have gotten to 120, even up to 135, which would make it an area with the oldest inhabitants in the world. It is often called the Valley of Longevity.
It is a beautiful quiet town with a large expatriate community.
This digitally altered artwork is derived from my photograph taken March 31/10 in the main town square with the obligatory Catholic church in Vilcabamba, Ecuador, South America nestled in the Andes Mountains.
Final processing done with Smart Photo Editor.
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April 24th, 2018
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