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• The Ancient Valdivia Culture in Ecuador

  An archaeologist, Emilio Estrada, discovered the Valdivia culture in the year 1956 and it has been determined that it is one of the oldest cultures that can be found across the Americas. It ...

• Fun and Educational Intiñan Museum

  Since the year 1960, the Intiñan Museum in Quito has been a center for the promotion of the many aspects of Ecuador’s culture. As the founder of the museum, Humberta Vera initiated a study of ...

• History and Natural Splendor Gualaceo

  Cobblestone streets wind through the historical buildings and structures of the town of Gualaceo. The locals are warm and inviting, eager to share the relaxed atmosphere that blankets the ...

• Explore the Grand Beauty of El Altar

  Approximately a hundred and seventy kilometers outside of the bustling city of Quito lies an extinct volcano, one of the highest in Ecuador. It is believed that the volcano once proudly stood ...

• A Unique Adventure on Puna Island

  The Island of Puna has a rich and fascinating history. It was home to the Tumbez people, who still inhabit the island. During the sixteenth century, the island became a regular stop for the ...

• The Indigenous Shuar of Ecuador

  The Shuar people of Ecuador are an indigenous tribe living in the tropical rainforests, lowlands and savannas of the country. There are different groups of Shuar: the Achu Shuar who reside in ...

• Rio Pita Highlights

  The Cotopaxi National Park is located approximately two hours away from Quito. The national park is known for the Cotopaxi volcano, which is one of the world’s highest active volcanoes, ...

• Inti Raymi: A Celebration of Life

  The Festival of Inti Raymi takes place toward the end of June each year in the Andean villages of Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Ecuador, where crowds gather to celebrate and show gratitude for ...

• Spiritual Significance of Cerro Puñay

  Located at a height of 3245 meters above sea level, on the top of Cerro Puñay in the Chunchi Canton of the Chimborazo Province of Ecuador, an ancient pyramid set in a complex of ruined ...

• Visit the Parks in Quito

  Many tourists and locals want to break away from the fast paced energy of the city. In a bustling metropolis like Quito, the traffic, sounds and city streets can become too much. Fortunately ...