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Arts and Crafts of Gualaceo and Chordeleg
Gualaceo and Chordeleg are situated near the UNESCO heritage site town of Cuenca in Ecuador. Each Sunday these two towns, which are within walking distance of each other, host an arts and crafts market that is different from any other market that tourists may encounter while traveling through this fascinating country.
Dia de los Difuntos Celebrations
The inhabitants of the beautiful country of Ecuador place much emphasis on religious festivals and celebrations, taking great care to observe them in the most traditional way possible. The 2nd of November each year is a national public holiday, giving everyone the opportunity to participate in the activities related to one of the most important celebrations of Ecuador - Dia de los Difuntos.
Traveling Along La Ruta del Sol
La Ruta del Sol (Route of the Sun) in Ecuador is the name given to a scenic coastal route that runs from Salinas heading north to Esmeraldas. The route crosses the Chongón-Colonche coastal mountain range, with stunning beach resorts and lovely colorful villages along the way. The route also passes many small white hills formed by commercial salt pans, which attract scores of flamingoes, shoreline and water birds.
Join in the Vibrant Guaranda Carnival
The week-long Guaranda Carnival, held in February each year, is considered by many to be one of the best celebrations in Ecuador. Guaranda is a market town located in a deep valley in the high Andes of the province of Bolívar . The people from the Bolívar province, known as “bolivarenses”, look forward to the annual carnival with eager anticipation and stream into the town from all over the province to join in the festivities.
The Intriguing Pambamarca Archaeological Project
The Pambamarca Archaeological Project involves ongoing exploration and excavation of the Pambamarca Fortress Complex located at a height of close to 12,000 feet on the ridges and peaks of the extinct Pambamarca stratovolcano in Ecuador. This is one of Ecuador’s richest cultural landscapes from a prehistoric, historic and contemporary culture perspective. The project involves an international team of researchers and is backed by the government of Ecuador with an emphasis on conservation and prospects for future eco and cultural tourism.
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