Tag: culture
Visiting Apaika and Our Huaorani Hosts
While visiting the Huaorani Lodge in Pastaza, we were invited to spend an afternoon in Apaika, a...
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Are You a United-Statesian?
Like most citizens of the United States, I call myself American all the time. It wasn’t...
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Raising Guinea Pig – Oyambarillo
In 2015, I visited a local farm in Oyambarillo, not far from the Quito airport, where a local...
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What to Expect at the Cacería del Zorro
The day of the annual Cacería del Zorro horse race is guaranteed to be action-packed from morning...
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Guidelines for Tipping in Ecuador
The most difficult part of a trip to a new country is often learning the rules when it comes to...
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Best Place for Religious Art in Colonial Quito
On December 6, 1535, one year after the founding of the colonial city then called San Francisco de...
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The Iglesia San Francisco in Historic Quito
On December 6, 1535, one year after the founding of the colonial city then called San Francisco de...
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Quito’s Historic San Francisco Plaza
One of the most iconic destinations in Quito’s historic center is the Plaza San Francisco....
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The Spectacular Topiaries of the Tulcan Cemetery
Among Ecuadorians, the Tulcan Cemetery in Northern Ecuador is famous for its evergreen statuary,...
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Our First Look At Ancient Stone Statues in Isnos, Colombia
The smallest of the three sites, Alto de las Piedras gives just a taste of what the San Agustin Archeological Park offers visitors to Colombia.
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Cantuña – The Man Who Tricked The Devil
In the historic center of Quito, you’ll notice many stores and restaurants named for...
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The Faces of Inti Raymi
For people living along the equator, Inti Raymi is the day that shadows disappear even while...
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