La Mama Negra is one of Ecuador’s most vibrant and unique cultural celebrations. Held in the Andean city of Latacunga, it blends Indigenous traditions, Spanish colonial influences, and Afro Ecuadorian symbolism into a festival full of music, costumes, dance, and a long street parade that takes over the city. If
Ecuador is famous for its volcanic landscapes, cloud forests, and the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. But beyond its Pacific islands and tropical forests, the country is also home to some of the most impressive peaks in the Andes mountain range. When travelers ask, “What is the highest mountain
Carnival in Ecuador is a lively festival blending Catholic traditions with ancient Andean customs, celebrated just before Lent. Streets come alive with colorful parades, traditional music, dancers in vibrant costumes, and playful water, foam, and flour battles. Each city offers a unique experience—Quito with cultural parades, Cuenca with foam fights,
Montañita Ecuador known for being a paradise for young backpack travelers. But also where adults and children can make a family trip and get relaxed by the seaside. Montañita Ecuador The best? You’ll never get bored. The Worst? You won’t want fly back home. A little more than a hundred
