Category: Myths and Legends
The Origin of the Cañari
Throughout the provinces of Cañar and Azuay, we hear a consistent story about how the Cañari...
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The Virgin of El Quinche (and Oyacachi)
Every year, thousands of Ecuadorians make a pilgrimage from Quito and the surrounding suburbs to a...
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If the Oldest Ceibo Tree in Ecuador Could Tell Tales
An unexpected oddity grows on the Isla San Cristobal in the Galapagos, an ancient ceibo tree. It...
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Taita Chimborazo and Mama Tungurahua
If you’re traveling in the Sierra, you are likely to hear legends about the ancient spirits,...
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The Myth Behind The Quito Cathedral Weather Vane
Once upon a time, as all good fairy tales begin, there was a rich and arrogant man who lived in...
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