Category: Quito
An Invitation to Good Friday in AlangasÃ, Ecuador
We arrived in Alangasà on Good Friday with our friends from Texas and Jacquie, our friend and...
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Arrastre de Caudas in Quito: Witnessing an Ancient Rite
Last year marked my second time attending the Arrastre de Caudas in Quito—an unusual tradition for...
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Celebrate the Fiestas de Quito with Local Friends
The Fiestas de Quito always felt a little hard to enjoy when we lived in Ecuador’s capital. It was...
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The Gringo’s Guide to Riding the Quito Metro
The Quito Metro is a fast, affordable, and efficient way to get around Ecuador’s capital. As one...
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The Pacari Chocolate Experience
Paccari Chocolate has long held a special place in our chocolate-loving hearts—not just for their...
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Where to Find Ethno-Urban Art in Quito, Ecuador
Looking for unique gifts from Ecuador that your friends back home will absolutely love? If you...
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An Insider’s Guide to Celebrating Easter in Quito, Ecuador
Celebrating Easter in Quito, Ecuador doesn’t need to be complicated. Here is a simple guide...
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52 Places To Go in Quito, Ecuador
In honor of Quito making the New York Times list, 52 Places To Go In 2024, I am sharing my...
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Hiking Guagua Pichincha
2024 Update – Before planning this hike, please check current conditions with the GAD in...
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Stunning Orchids at Quito’s Botanical Garden
I look forward to orchid season in and around Quito! That means from about December through April,...
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The Most Famous Rooster In Quito
Once upon a time, as all good fairy tales begin, there was a rich and arrogant man who lived in...
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Rolando Luna’s Labor of Love: Pomasquinde
“Cuida el wayqu, mi padre me decÃa….” “Protect the ravine, my father said...
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