Paila Ice Cream: The Frozen Flavor from the Heart of the Ecuadorian Andes
High in the Andes mountain range, between the icy winds of northern Ecuador and southern Colombia, a delicious tradition was born nearly three centuries ago—one
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The Legend of María Angula – Quito’s Scariest Urban Tale
Would you dare walk alone through the old streets of Quito, knowing that there is woman still cries out for her stolen guts? Ecuador is known
Ecuadorian Encebollado: Discover the Best Traditional Soup of Ecuador
Ecuador enchants you with its rich and flavorful traditional cuisine! The encebollado, is recognized as one of the best soups in the world. The encebollado
Quito’s Capariches: Anonymous Guardians of Cleanliness and Memory
Located at 2,850 meters above sea level, in the historic center of Quito, the capital of Ecuador, there existed a character forgotten by many, but
Ana Bermeo: La Torera, Icon of Quito’s Urban Legend
La Torera was the nickname by which Ana Bermeo was known, a rather famous lady in the city of Quito between the 1950s and 1980s. Let’s
Cordillera del Cóndor: A Threatened Amazonian Forest
When you hear the words “threatened forests” and “Amazon,” what is the first thing that comes to your mind? The Amazon, known as the green lung
Basilica of the National Vow in Quito
Located in the heart of the city of Quito, at 2,850 meters above sea level, the Basilica of the National Vow rises with a marked
Leo the Sea Lion: Discovering Two Worlds
¡Imagine a place where each island is a different world! Its unique species leave you fascinated by their cleverness and ways of life in the
The True Origins of Cacao: A Journey into the Heart of the Amazon
When we think about the origins of cacao, our minds often travel to the great civilizations of Mesoamerica, like the Maya or the Aztecs. However,
Cacao Experience
December 29, 2024 I’m Evelyn and together with my husband, we are traveling Ecuador. This is our second day in Quito, which is the capital of Ecuador.