Category: History

Shortly before moving into our new home in Quito, we made our first visit to the Virgin of Quito....

An Extraordinary Archeology Museum in Quito

by Angie Drake | Aug 29, 2019 | Archeology, Culture, Ecuador, History, Museums, Northern Ecuador, Quito, South America | 2

La Casa del Alabado is a privately owned museum in an old Spanish-colonial residence located very...

Cuenca’s Aboriginal Cultures Museum

by Scott Drake | Aug 22, 2019 | Archeology, Cuenca, Culture, Ecuador, History, Museums, South America, Southern Ecuador, The Andes | 1

As you may have noticed from our blog, we really like to explore the ancient cultures and...

The First Cry of Freedom: A Story of Ecuadorian Independence

by Angie Drake | Aug 10, 2019 | Ecuador, History, Quito, South America | 0

On August 10, 1809, a group of Criollo citizens of the Audencia Real de Quito, announced the local...

Chobshi: Ancestral Home of the Cañari

by Angie Drake | Jun 28, 2019 | Archeology, Cuenca, Culture, Ecuador, History, Museums, South America, Southern Ecuador, The Andes | 0

Ecuador has an incredible wealth of archeology sites that few people visit. We found one of the...

Quito’s Historic San Fransisco Plaza

by Angie Drake | Mar 15, 2019 | Culture, Ecuador, History, Quito, Tips & Travel Hacks | 0

One of the most iconic destinations in Quito’s historic center is the Plaza San Francisco....

Three Little Known, But Cool, Archeology Sites Near San Agustin, Colombia

by Scott Drake | Feb 19, 2019 | Archeology, Colombia, Culture, History, Museums | 0

We only planned for a three-day stay in San Agustin, Colombia. That much time gave us plenty of...

The Spiral Petroglyphs of Guizhaguiña, Ecuador

by Angie Drake | Feb 15, 2019 | Archeology, Ecuador, South America, Southern Ecuador, The Coast | 0

When we decided to visit the small mining town of Zaruma, the last thing on our mind were...

A Great Outdoor Archeology Museum in San Agustin, Colombia

by Scott Drake | Feb 13, 2019 | Archeology, Colombia, Culture, History, Museums | 0

The San Agustin Archaeological ParkWelcome to the largest collection of the San Agustin complex....

The Origin of the Cañari

by Angie Drake | Jan 9, 2019 | Ecuador, Myths and Legends, South America, Southern Ecuador | 0

Throughout the provinces of Cañar and Azuay, we hear a consistent story about how the Cañari...

A Forest of Statues in San Agustin, Colombia

by Scott Drake | Jan 4, 2019 | Archeology, Colombia, Culture, History, Museums | 0

The region around San Agustin and Isnos in southern Colombia is riddled with archeology...

Alto de los Idolos in Southern Colombia

by Scott Drake | Nov 22, 2018 | Archeology, Colombia, Culture, History, Museums, South America | 0

During our trip through Southern Colombia, we visited a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its...

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Category: History

The Virgin of Quito

An Extraordinary Archeology Museum in Quito

Chobshi: Ancestral Home of the Cañari

Quito’s Historic San Fransisco Plaza

Three Little Known, But Cool, Archeology Sites Nea...

A Forest of Statues in San Agustin, Colombia

The Virgin of Quito

An Extraordinary Archeology Museum in Quito

Cuenca’s Aboriginal Cultures Museum

The First Cry of Freedom: A Story of Ecuadorian Independence

Chobshi: Ancestral Home of the Cañari

Quito’s Historic San Fransisco Plaza

Three Little Known, But Cool, Archeology Sites Near San Agustin, Colombia

The Spiral Petroglyphs of Guizhaguiña, Ecuador

A Great Outdoor Archeology Museum in San Agustin, Colombia

The Origin of the Cañari

A Forest of Statues in San Agustin, Colombia

Alto de los Idolos in Southern Colombia

Affiliate Disclaimer

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