Tag: Tradition

Tradition
panela is sifted in big sieves

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

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carnival dancers in Quito

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

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Fanesca with rice on top

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

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parade with foam during the carnival in Quito

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

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Chicha is a typical andean beverage

Chicha: Ecuador’s Ancient Beer

Dayana Chicha is a drink native to Latin America that first appeared during the aboriginal/pre-Colombian period, around 5000 BCE. It is essentially a corn-based beer, although corn can be substituted for quinoa depending on the

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