The Route of Artisan Panela
Discover the Sweet Secret of Pacto Pacto, a hidden parish in the green and lush northwestern region of Quito, is much more than impressive landscapes and biodiversity. This charming corner of Ecuador is home to
Category: Ecuadorian Culture & Events
Fiestas de Quito – Traditions and Experience report
December 6th; most people will probably think of St. Nicholas Day when they hear this date. For Ecuadorians, however, this date brings something completely different to mind, because in Ecuador one of the most important
The Inca culture
As soon as you spend even five minutes searching about South America, you will immediately come across the word “Inca” several times, often without any further explanation. So you naturally ask yourself: “Inca, what is
La Fanesca – The tradition of Holy Week in Ecuador
Fanesca is a traditional dish characteristic of Holy Week in Ecuador. This tradition originated because of the Catholic Fasting period, in which the consumption of meat was forbidden. Thus, the consumption of cereals and fish
Carnival in Quito 2023
Like last year, I spent the Carnival holidays in Quito this year. I was eager to see the program without pandemic-related restrictions. On Quito-cultural, I had informed myself about the individual activities, although I had
New Years Eve 2022 in Ecuador – The “old year” tradition
Farewell to the old year in the traditional way in Ecuador Following the tradition of December 31 dolls are made of various materials: Cardboard, paint, newsprint, flex foam, fabric, wood, sawdust, cotton, etc. The idea
A stroll through the museums in downtown Quito
Come with me to A STROLL THROUGH THE MUSEUMS IN DOWNTOWN QUITO. There is a lot to see and experience in the Ecuadorian capital Quito. In various blog articles we have already presented some sights,
The traditional ecuadorian Fanesca
A typical dish that you can enjoy only here in Ecuador. Fanesca is a delicious soup made of cooked tender legumes, especially prepared at Easter. Although Easter was a while ago this year, we don’t want to
Carnival in Quito
Maria S. Two weeks ago carnival was celebrated in Ecuador. The holiday lasted from Saturday to Tuesday. I never had spent Carnival in Quito before, so I was excited to see what the Ecuadorian capital
What to do at Ciudad Mitad del Mundo
One of the many special features of Ecuador is its location on the equator. Therefore, during a trip to this beautiful and diverse country, a visit to the equator should not be missed. In the