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  • National Folkloric Ballet Jacchigua

    Each Wednesday evening the Theater Demetrio Aguilera Malta of the Casa de La Cultura Ecuatoriana in the city of Quito, Ecuador, comes alive with color and sound as the National Folkloric Ballet ...

  • An Amazing Ride on the Teleferiqo

    At more than 2,740 meters above sea level and situated on the eastern slopes of Pichincha Volcano in the Andes Mountains, Quito in Ecuador is considered to be one of the highest cities in the ...

  • The Quichuas People of Ecuador

    The Quichuas are considered to be the most populous Amerindian ethnic group in the beautiful country of Ecuador. These peace loving people live in communities located in the valleys, as well ...

  • The Maria Augusta Urrutia Museum

    One often wonders what a city was like fifty years ago, how lifestyles have changed and sometimes we wish we were able to travel back in time to experience the past. In Quito, Ecuador, ...

  • The Unique Tsáchila Tribe of Ecuador

    The Tsáchila are a tribe living in the canton of Santo Domingo in the Pichincha province of Ecuador. The name Tsáchila means “true people”, but the Spanish referred to them as “Colorado” which ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • 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 ...

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