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...
A hidden paradise just two and a half hours outside Quito experiences the pandemic in a different way. For a moment, we can relax while walking peaceful trails, observe birds wherever our gaze wanders, learn the local traditions like milking the cows, and even enjoy...
In Ecuador, Inti Raymi (or the Fiesta del Sol), was declared a festival of Intangible Cultural Heritage on June 29, 2016. Throughout the Ecuadorian Sierra, it is one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year. This is due to its importance in the Andean...
