Tag: Ecuadorian Culture
What to Expect at the Otavalo Animal Market
When the sun comes up on Saturday mornings, the Otavalo animal market is already well on its way....
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An Auspicious Start To Holy Week, Palm Sunday in Quito
A week before Easter Sunday, Catholics around the world celebrate Palm Sunday. In Quito, Ecuador,...
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Buenos Días, Pacto!
I woke up this morning to the sounds of church bells clanging outside my window. It’s Palm...
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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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Catzos – Sierra Snack Food
I almost couldn’t believe it when I saw catzos con tostado for sale at the local Killa Raymi...
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A Raymi Festival for Every Season
The four Andean sun festivals, called raymis, are ancient celebrations honoring the annual passage...
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How the Saraguros Celebrate Kapak Raymi
In the southern province of Loja, the city of Saraguro, Ecuador is famous for its local traditions...
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el seco, Finest Food Truck in Quito
If you love food trucks and you love Ecuadorian food, I have the perfect answer for your next meal...
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Chicha in Ecuador
Chicha is basically a fermented beverage, not unlike beer or cider. It is found throughout the...
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Jesús del Gran Poder, Quito
In Quito, Ecuador, Jesús del Gran Poder refers to a wooden sculpture from the 17th century that...
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Traditional Masks from Pujilí
On an inconspicuous street corner in the Gonzalez-Suarez sector of Quito, you can sometimes find...
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Traditional Mazapán Artists of Calderón
It is always in October, when the colada morada and the guaguas de pan make an appearance...
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