The day of the annual Cacería del Zorro horse race is guaranteed to be action-packed from morning until night. The excitement begins with a parade down city streets, continues on to the race track at Yahuarcocha, a high altitude lake nestled into the base of the...
Hiking the Rucu Pichincha Volcano is a glorious way to explore the Andean wilderness only a short distance outside of Quito. In fact, if you've read my earlier post about riding the Teleferico, you already know that this activity is one of the most popular in the city...
The first rains have fallen in the Zapotillo Canton of the Loja Province in Southern Ecuador. That means the brilliant yellow flowering trees called Guayacanes will soon be blooming in full force. If you want to visit, there are a few things you should know before...
Planning a trip and trying to figure out the best way to pay travel agencies in advance? Already traveling and need cash because the small town where you landed does not have an ATM that works with your card? Not sure what currency works best? Is it true that...
Hornado is an amazing dish found in market stalls and festivals throughout the Ecuadorian Andes. If you love roast pork and potatoes, it's worth going out of your way to taste the different variations found from north to south. This article will tell you about a few...
So you want to visit Latacunga to see the Mama Negra parade? But you can't find any information. You've come to the right place. Last year, we attended the November festivities with local friends and learned a ton about the do's and don't of the day. Read on to learn...
