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 Quitocultura I had informed myself about the individual activities, although I had
Category: Ecuadorian Culture & Events
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 the Mitad del Mundo
Julia 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
Visit to the domes of the churches of Quito
Diego Get to know the city of Quito from above. The other day our agency, SOLEQ.travel, was invited by the metropolitan public company of Quito Tourism Destination Management to get to know one of the
Guided city tour Quito: Ruta Romance y Libertadores
Emilia Last week we had the opportunity to take part in a guided tour through the old town of Quito, Ecuador’s capital. The theme of the route is “Romance and Liberators” and takes its guests
A day at the Pyramids of Cochasqui
Dayana One of the archaeological sites near the city of Quito, capital of Ecuador, are the Pyramids of Cochasqui, which are located at 3100 meters above sea level. From the historic center, you have an
Museum tip Quito: Guayasamin residence and the Capilla del Hombre
Autor Visiting the Guayasamin museum If you have a few hours in Quito, you should visit the Guayasamin Museum. The museum is located in the Bellavista district directly at the foot of the Parque Metropolitano.
