Category: Culture
Chobshi: Ancestral Home of the Cañari
Ecuador has an incredible wealth of archeology sites that few people visit. We found one of the...
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Ecuadorian Horchata
We had already tried several versions of horchata before I realized that this drink is unique to...
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In Search of the Perfect Guitar
A chance encounter with a guitar lover and fellow tourist in Cuenca led us to discover the Route...
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Intiraymi in Cotacachi: Dancing For A Good Harvest
A couple of years ago, I took friends to stay in the small town of Cotacachi for Inti Raymi. Our...
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Catzos – Sierra Snack Food
I almost couldn’t believe it when I saw catzos con tostado for sale at the local Killa Raymi...
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Best Place for Religious Art in Colonial Quito
On December 6, 1535, one year after the founding of the colonial city then called San Francisco de...
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The Iglesia San Francisco in Historic Quito
On December 6, 1535, one year after the founding of the colonial city then called San Francisco de...
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Celebrating Easter in Quito, Ecuador
In Quito, Ecuador, the week preceding Easter Sunday is full of events that warrant explanation. In...
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Quito’s Historic San Fransisco Plaza
One of the most iconic destinations in Quito’s historic center is the Plaza San Francisco....
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Three Little Known, But Cool, Archeology Sites Near San Agustin, Colombia
We only planned for a three-day stay in San Agustin, Colombia. That much time gave us plenty of...
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A Great Outdoor Archeology Museum in San Agustin, Colombia
The San Agustin Archaeological ParkWelcome to the largest collection of the San Agustin complex....
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Celebrating Carnival in Ecuador
While Brazil has a famous Carnival Parade in Rio de Janeiro and the United States in New Orleans...
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