Tag: South American culture
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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Green Plantain Dumplings, AKA Bolón de Verde
One of the things I love about Ecuadorian chefs is that most seem willing to share their recipes....
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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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Three Little Known, But Cool, Archeology Sites Near San Agustin, Colombia
We only planned for a three-day stay in San Agustin, Colombia. That much time gave us plenty of...
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A Great Outdoor Archeology Museum in San Agustin, Colombia
The San Agustin Archaeological ParkWelcome to the largest collection of the San Agustin complex....
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A Forest of Statues in San Agustin, Colombia
The region around San Agustin and Isnos in southern Colombia is riddled with archeology...
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Alto de los Idolos in Southern Colombia
During our trip through Southern Colombia, we visited a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its...
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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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Ají with Ginger (Ají con Jengibre)
We’ve had a lot of fun trying the many different varieties of ají, the hot sauce made with...
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The Virgin of El Quinche (and Oyacachi)
Every year, thousands of Ecuadorians make a pilgrimage from Quito and the surrounding suburbs to a...
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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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