Category: Culture
Ecuadorian Solstice Festivals Along the Equator
In Ecuador, Inti Raymi (or the Fiesta del Sol), was declared a festival of Intangible Cultural...
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Locro de Papas, Quiteño Comfort Food
I can’t think of a dish that is more emblematic of Quito than Locro de Papas or Potato Soup...
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Giant Catfish in the Amazon
The catfish is an example of mother nature’s generosity. Take, for example, the story of Robert...
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Holy Thursday in Quito
Maundy Thursday, often called Holy Thursday, is a busy day in Quito. It is a half-holiday and most...
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What to Expect at Otavalo’s Feria de Animales
When the sun comes up on Saturday mornings, the Otavalo animal market is already well on its way....
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Cusco’s Treasure Trove of Ancient Art and Modern Craft
The Pre-Colombian Art Museum in Cusco is a small but visit-worthy addition to any tourist...
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The Most Authentic Peruvian Food in Cusco
A few years back, my family and I stayed a couple of nights in Cusco, Peru. We ate a lot of...
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How To Roast Guinea Pig a la Ecuador
Let me warn you. This post is not for the faint of heart. In the mountainous regions of Ecuador...
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Folk Art from Tigua, Ecuador
It started decades ago with a single folk artist living in Tigua – Julio Toaquiza. The men...
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Green Plantain Dumplings, AKA Bolón de Verde
One of the things I love about Ecuadorian chefs is that most seem willing to share their recipes....
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Connor’s Favorite Coleslaw
How did we discover Connor’s Favorite Coleslaw? By trying to compensate for the lack of...
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Celebrating Palm Sunday in Quito
A week before Easter Sunday, Catholics around the world celebrate Palm Sunday. In Quito, Ecuador,...
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