Category: Archeology
Petroglyphs along the Rio Chirapi, Pacto
About two years ago, I learned that ancient Yumbo petroglyphs could be found along the Rio...
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Rumicucho, Ancient Ruins on the Equator
Thousands of tourists come to Quito and make a stop at the world-famous Mitad del Mundo. But very...
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Ancient Pyramids of CochasquÃ
Not far from the imaginary line that divides the world in half is an archeology site still waiting...
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Tulipe, Ancient Yumbo Ruins near Quito
Love archeology? Then the museum and excavations at Tulipe are a must see. This lesser known...
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Ancient Culture at Agua Blanca
Agua Blanca is a community of about 300 indigenous Ecuadorians that lies in the heart of the...
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Museo del Pumapungo, Cuenca
A short walk from the neighborhood of Las Herrerías is an outdoor archeology museum with...
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Ingapirca – The Trail
After touring the Cañari-Incan ruins at Ingapirca, you’ll come upon a small trail...
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Ingapirca – The Ruins
I ngapirca is the largest and most intact collection of Cañari-Incan ruins in Ecuador. The site...
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A Hidden Corner of Cotopaxi National Park
It is another rare day in Quito when I can see mountain peak after mountain peak from my window....
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Archeology Museum near Central Quito
A couple of weekends ago, we headed out on a mission to explore El Museo de Sitio La Florida....
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Casa del Alabado – An Extraordinary Museum in Quito
La Casa del Alabado is a private museum in an old Spanish residence near the Plaza del San...
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