Tag: Pacto
Buenos DĆas, Pacto!
I woke up this morning to the sounds of church bells clanging outside my window. It’s Palm...
Read MoreChoco-Andino: A New Biosphere Reserve in Ecuador
On July 25th, 2018, UNESCO announced that Ecuador will receive its seventh biosphere designation,...
Read MoreDrinking Coffee in Ecuador
Even as Ecuador becomes known forĀ growing some of the best specialty coffee in the world, finding...
Read MoreTigrillo, the Breakfast of Champions
My breakfast of choice when staying on the coast of Ecuador is tigrillo, a casserole-style dish of...
Read MorePetroglyphs along the Rio Chirapi, Pacto
About two years ago, I learned that ancient Yumbo petroglyphs could be found along the Rio...
Read MorePure Cane Sugar in Pacto
Ecuadorians believe that eating pure cane sugar is healthy. Especially if that cane sugar comes...
Read MoreTulipe, Ancient Yumbo Ruins near Quito
Love archeology? Then the museum and excavations at Tulipe are a must-see. This lesser-known...
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