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• Tigua Art – A Colorful Expression of Life

  Tigua artists have always been known to decorate masks and drums for their festivals with precision and vibrant color. Their talented hands create an extravaganza of color and beauty that is ...

• Ivan Vallejo – World Renowned Mountain Climber

  On 19 December 1959, a boy born in Ambato was to become one of the world’s most respected climbers and a hero in Ecuador. Ivan Vallejo was born to climb mountains and growing up in areas that ...

• Bullfighting Festivities in Ecuador

  Bullfighting is a controversial sport around the world but is an intricate part of the Ecuadorian people especially during the holiday periods. In Ecuador, the Fiesta Brava or bullfighting is ...

• The Uniqueness of Ecuador’s Indigenous Markets

  Ecuador is a small, vibrant country known for its beautiful lush rainforests and volcanic landscapes. Contained within these small borders are many different indigenous groups and cultures and ...

• The Unusual Tapir

  If you have the privilege of seeing one of these unusual creatures while visiting Ecuador, you can be sure that you have seen something truly rare. The Tapir is the largest native mammal on ...

• Ecuador’s Colorful Heliconias

  When you explore the rich jungles of Ecuador, you will likely discover that there are a number of bright and colorful flowers around every corner. More at home next to the bright bill of a ...

• Ecuador’s Finca Colibri Vacation Farm

  Ever look out of your office window, stare at the thousands of cars and people that are rushing around like a colony of ants, and wonder what it would be like to own your own land, and live ...

• A Volcano Trip in Ecuador

  The Avenue of Volcanoes in the high central region of Ecuador includes the world’s highest active volcano, the Cotopaxi. Enthusiastic mountaineers can develop the skills and experience here to ...

• Flowers Abound in Ecuador

  Ecuador suddenly woke up about a decade ago to its potential of growing and exporting flowers. It has now captured a significant portion of the international market. The climate is conducive ...

• Flowers Galore in Ecuador

  Ecuador suddenly woke up about a decade ago to its potential of growing and exporting flowers. It has now captured a significant portion of the international market. The climate is conducive to ...