Category: Festivals
Celebrate the Fiestas de Quito with Local Friends
The Fiestas de Quito always felt a little hard to enjoy when we lived in Ecuador’s capital. It was...
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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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An Insider’s Guide to Celebrating Easter in Quito, Ecuador
Celebrating Easter in Quito, Ecuador doesn’t need to be complicated. Here is a simple guide...
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Andean Traditions: Understanding Ecuador’s Day of the Dead
In Ecuador, Día de los Difuntos (Day of the Dead or Day of the Deceased) is celebrated on November...
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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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A Guide to Local Festivals in Ecuador
Local festivals in Ecuador are the heart and soul of many communities. They are found in the...
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The Andean New Year Celebration of Cochasquí
While we have attended many cultural gatherings throughout Ecuador, the celebration of Mushuk...
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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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The Festival of the Virgin de Candelaria in Puno, Peru
Guest author and regenerative tourism professional, Patricia Deva, writes about The Festival of...
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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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An Auspicious Start To Holy Week, Palm Sunday in Quito
A week before Easter Sunday, Catholics around the world celebrate Palm Sunday. In Quito, Ecuador,...
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