Category: Festivals
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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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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Celebrating Palm Sunday in Quito
A week before Easter Sunday, Catholics around the world celebrate Palm Sunday. In Quito, Ecuador,...
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What to Expect at the Cacería del Zorro
The day of the annual Cacería del Zorro horse race is guaranteed to be action-packed from morning...
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Everything You Need To Know About Mama Negra
So you want to visit Latacunga to see the Mama Negra parade? But you can’t find any...
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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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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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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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Mama Negra: A Photo Essay
Mama Negra: A Photo Essay Each year in November, the city of Latacunga, Ecuador celebrates Mama...
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Mama Negra: A Photo Essay: Supporting Characters
Mama Negra: A Photo Essay: The Supporting Cast Each year in November, the city of Latacunga,...
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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...
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