Category: Festivals
Traditional Corpus Christi Celebrations in Ecuador
What is Corpus Christi? Literally translated as “The Body of Christ,” Corpus Christi...
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The Andean New Year Celebration of Cochasquí
While we have attended many cultural gatherings throughout Ecuador, the celebration of Mushak...
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An Andean Festival for Every Season
The four Andean sun festivals, called raymis, are ancient celebrations honoring the annual passage...
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A Guide to Festivals in Ecuador
Local festivals in Ecuador are the heart and soul of many communities. They are found in the...
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How the Saraguros Celebrate Kapak Raymi
In the southern province of Loja, the city of Saraguro, Ecuador is famous for its local traditions...
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Celebrating Christmas in Ecuador
Will you spend Christmas in Ecuador? Whether you are headed to the Galapagos Islands, the...
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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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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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Día 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 Cacería del Zorro horse race is guaranteed to be action packed from morning...
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The Cacería 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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