Categoría: Quito
Driving to Cerro Puntas
Across the valley from north Quito, looking out over the new airport, it is easy to see a set of...
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Locro de Papas, Quiteño Comfort Food
I can’t think of a dish that is more emblematic of Quito than Locro de Papas or Potato Soup...
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Holy Thursday in Quito
Maundy Thursday, often called Holy Thursday, is a busy day in Quito. It is a half-holiday and most...
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Celebrating Palm Sunday in Quito
A week before Easter Sunday, Catholics around the world celebrate Palm Sunday. In Quito, Ecuador,...
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A Museum for Quito’s Patron Saint
The Museo del Carmen Alto is dedicated to the life and work of Mariana de Jesus, a young woman...
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La Florida Archealogy Site: Dig Into Ancient Quito
A couple of weekends ago, we headed out on a mission to explore La Florida Archeology Museum. This...
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The Virgin of Quito
Shortly before moving into our new home in Quito, we made our first visit to the Virgin of Quito....
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The Floresta Farmer’s Market
On the short cobblestone street of Galavis, the Floresta Farmer’s Market takes place every...
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Hiking Rucu Pichincha
Hiking the Rucu Pichincha Volcano is a glorious way to explore the Andean wilderness only a short...
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Quito: The Next Best Place to Eat in South America
Ecuador’s capital has always been a wonderful place for comida típica — comforting locro de papas,...
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Guías de Campo Entregadas en Quito
Este es un post de invitado por la autora y bióloga Fernanda Salazar Vaca. Ella vende guías de...
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An Extraordinary Archeology Museum in Quito
La Casa del Alabado is a privately owned museum in an old Spanish-colonial residence located very...
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