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
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
Recognition from the World Travel Awards (WTA) The “Oscars of Tourism” are the World Travel Awards (WTA). They honor excellence in the global tourism sector each year. Quito’s popularity as a tourist destination and the value of
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
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
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
Are you visiting the Latin American country of Ecuador? Then it is definitely recommended to plan some days in the great city Cuenca. These following eight activities are a must-do and should not be missed.
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
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
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
