Tag: culture
Raising Guinea Pig – Oyambarillo
In 2015, I visited a local farm in Oyambarillo, not far from the Quito airport, where a local...
Read MoreWhat to Expect at the CacerĆa del Zorro
The day of the annual CacerĆa del Zorro horse race is guaranteed to be action-packed from morning...
Read MoreGuidelines for Tipping in Ecuador
The most difficult part of a trip to a new country is often learning the rules when it comes to...
Read MoreBest 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...
Read MoreThe Iglesia San Francisco in Historic Quito
On December 6, 1535, one year after the founding of the colonial city then called San Francisco de...
Read MoreQuito’s Historic San Fransisco Plaza
One of the most iconic destinations in Quito’s historic center is the Plaza San Francisco....
Read MoreThe Spectacular Topiaries of the Tulcan Cemetery
Among Ecuadorians, the Tulcan Cemetery in Northern Ecuador is famous for its evergreen statuary,...
Read MoreOur 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.
Read MoreCantuƱa – The Man Who Tricked The Devil
In the historic center of Quito, you’ll notice many stores and restaurants named for...
Read MoreThe Faces of Inti Raymi
For people living along the equator, Inti Raymi is the day that shadows disappear even while...
Read More10 Quick Quito Day Trips
Only have a few hours to kill but want to see something worthwhile? Here are 10 quick Quito day...
Read MoreWhy Quichua and Not Quechua?
Tourists with travel experience in Peru, especially those who have taken trips to the heart of the...
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