The Cave of the Tayos: From Sacred Sanctuary to Trending Tourist Attraction Deep in Ecuador’s Amazon region lies the Cave of the Tayos — once a sacred sanctuary and haven of biodiversity — now a place that stirs deep reflection within me. This iconic site, long...
Nota de la editora: Si eres de España, especialmente de Andalucía, es posible que la palabra “chocho” te saque una sonrisa… o una carcajada. Lo sabemos: en el español peninsular, “chocho” es una forma coloquial de referirse a la vagina. Pero en los Andes, el chocho...
In the heart of Ecuador's Amazon, there's a delicacy that’s nutritious, delicious, and well-loved by locals but comes with an unsustainable downside. I’m talking about the chontacuro, a beetle larva or grub known for its unique taste and appearance. The word...
Jacqueline Granda Marcillo has known Barrio La Tola since her childhood. Her memories of the friendly people, local dishes, and traditional culture are brought to life when she conducts tours in this neighborbood in Quito's Historic Center. For this reason, she is the...
2020 was a special year for everyone, but without a doubt the opportunity to dream and create, to meet objectives with a social, environmental and sensitive purpose, as a contribution to humanity. Oswaldo, Tsunki, Katherine and Solange, decided to undertake research...
In Ecuador, the Christmas Bird Count is held every year with a total of 21 established official routes. However, in 2020, an unusual year because of the global pandemic, new destinations have been added as preliminary editions. This includes the Quijos Valley where...
