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Chilu and Eze, traveling in their vehicle, visit the city of Cuenca, Ecuador, and the nearby Chorro de Girón waterfall.0:11 The Chorro de Girón consists of three distinct falls, with the primary cascade reaching 70 meters in height and featuring water temperatures of 4 degrees Celsius.3:05 The crew hikes to the base of the first waterfall, where high winds and heavy spray soak their clothing and footwear.6:55 They later warm up with canelazo, a traditional hot alcoholic beverage, and eat trout at a local restaurant.11:51

In Cuenca, located at 2,500 meters altitude in the Andes, the pair explores the historic center, which features colonial architecture and 17 churches.20:34 They walk along the Tomebamba River, visiting the Puente Roto, the ruins of Pumapungo, and the Francisco Socos Jaramillo staircase.15:33 The tour includes stops at a local market to sample pan de yuca and fried cheese-filled empanadas.22:44 They conclude the visit at the Cathedral of Cuenca, noting its eclectic mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Romanesque architectural styles.23:22

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