Category: Festivals
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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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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DÃa de los Difuntos, Otavalo
On the days of November 1 and 2 throughout the Ecuadorian Sierra, families and friends will gather...
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Caceria del Zorro, Ibarra
The day of the annual CacerÃa del Zorro horse race is guaranteed to be action packed from morning...
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The CacerÃa del Zorro Parade
If you are a planner, now is the time to start thinking about the big horse race in Ibarra, the...
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Jesús del Gran Poder, Quito
In Quito, Ecuador, Jesús del Gran Poder refers to a wooden sculpture from the 17th century that...
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Semana Santa in Quito
Are you ready for the full slate of activities in Quito during Semana Santa, 2016? The days before...
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CacerÃa del Zorro
When I hear the words fox hunt, I immediately picture elegantly dressed men and women astride...
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A Quiteño Good Friday
Of all the events taking place in Quito during Holy Week, the procession of Jesús del Gran Poder...
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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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DÃa de los Difuntos in Calderón
On November 2nd of each year, communities all around Ecuador celebrate el DÃa de los Difuntos or...
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