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Andean Traditions: Understanding Ecuador’s Day of the Dead

Andean Traditions: Understanding Ecuador’s Day of the Dead

In Ecuador, Día de los Difuntos (Day of the Dead or Day of the Deceased) is celebrated on November 2nd. While it may share similarities with Mexico’s Día de los Muertos, Ecuadorian traditions create a uniquely Andean celebration, blending pre-Hispanic customs with...

Celebrating Christmas in Ecuador

Celebrating Christmas in Ecuador

Will you spend Christmas in Ecuador? Whether you are headed to the Galapagos Islands, the beautiful beaches of the Pacific Coast, the jungles of the Amazon Basin, or the high Andes, there are a few customs you might like to understand before arriving. Christmas Lights...

Where Do You Start in Cusco, Peru?

Where Do You Start in Cusco, Peru?

Our two-week vacation to Peru and Bolivia started as a pipe dream months before our actual trip. But even then, as avid readers of National Geographic (thanks, Grandpa!), we understood that Cusco would be our first step into exploring the Andean nation of Peru. When I...