Category: Culture
The Best Ecuadorian Ice Cream – Helado de Paila
The famous Helado de Paila of Ecuador is for sale in the DMV (that’s DC, Maryland, and...
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Drinking Coffee in Ecuador
Even as Ecuador becomes known for growing some of the best specialty coffee in the world, finding...
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Taita Chimborazo and Mama Tungurahua
If you’re traveling in the Sierra, you are likely to hear legends about the ancient spirits,...
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Another Twist on Ecuadorian Hot Sauce
At almost every restaurant in the Sierra, we have found a Ecuadorian hot sauce on every table....
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The Faces of Inti Raymi
For people living along the equator, Inti Raymi is the day that shadows disappear even while...
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The Iconic Salcedo Ice Cream Bar
Almost every Ecuadorian driving from Latacunga south towards Riobamba stops for a famous...
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Tigrillo, the Breakfast of Champions
My breakfast of choice when staying on the coast of Ecuador is tigrillo, a casserole style dish of...
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Why Quichua and Not Quechua?
Tourists with travel experience in Peru, especially those who have taken trips to the heart of the...
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Drink Yerba Mate Like An Argentine
Maybe you’ve heard of yerba mate, if only in its ubiquitous form: the maté latte in some...
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Pure Cane Sugar in Pacto
Ecuadorians believe that eating pure cane sugar is healthy. Especially if that cane sugar comes...
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Carnaval in Guamote
Last year, I went to one of the most exciting parades in Ecuador, Carnaval in Guamote. It takes...
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Carnaval in Guaranda
Rumor has it that Carnaval in Guaranda has the best parade in all of Ecuador. Last year, we...
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