Category: South America
The Virgin of Quito
Shortly before moving into our new home in Quito, we made our first visit to the Virgin of Quito....
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The Floresta Farmer’s Market
On the short cobblestone street of Galavis, the Floresta Farmer’s Market takes place every...
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Buenos Días, Pacto!
I woke up this morning to the sounds of church bells clanging outside my window. It’s Palm...
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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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Hiking Rucu Pichincha
Hiking the Rucu Pichincha Volcano is a glorious way to explore the Andean wilderness only a short...
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Flowering Forests of Gold Arrive With the New Year
The first rains have fallen in the Zapotillo Canton of the Loja Province in Southern Ecuador. That...
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Let’s Talk Money in Ecuador
Planning a trip and trying to figure out the best way to pay travel agencies in advance? Already...
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Everything You Need To Know About Hornado
Hornado is an amazing dish found in market stalls and festivals throughout the Ecuadorian Andes....
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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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What to Expect Along the Paseo del Quinde
When I was growing up, my father was very fond of taking the road less traveled. It would drive my...
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Where To Find Information During Ecuador’s Political Protests
UPDATED: October 12, 3pm Ecuador Time As we are following the news in Ecuador from the United...
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South American Travel 101: Protests
South American protests are famous throughout the world. It isn’t hard to pull up pictures...
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