Ecuador
Traditions in
each region
How does food unite families?
Transport
What makes it so special?
Families get together to cook and then sit down to share great meals where they can all eat good food and connect with each other. Making food together opens our hearts to each other and It's how we make friends, nurture relationships, celebrate milestones, mend conflicts and feel gratitude for life.
Coast
Sierra
Amazon
Ecuador is using the American Dollar as its national currency since 2000. Lunch is the largest meal of the day in Ecuador. Ecuador is the only country in the world that is named after a geographical feature. Ecuador has the world's first and second UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Galapagos Islands and Quito.
Most distinctive of the Ecuadorian coast are its traditions, symbols, myths, legends and customs, which have been transmitted through time from generation to generation.
Traditions:
El día de los difuntos.
La fiesta de San Pedro y San Pablo
El Inti Raymi.
Tayta Carvajal.
Novena y pase del niño.
Domingo de Ramos.
The Sierra, also called the Ecuadorian Andes, is a vast territory full of colorful landscapes, traditions, and cultures. Contemplate the magnificent volcanoes and snow-capped mountains, turquoise lagoons and large crops of the area; all of them decorating the Andean landscape. Discover hundreds of species of orchids and birds, visit ancient Inca ruins and relax in the hot springs. Visit the cities of Quito and Cuenca, both considered World Heritage Sites. Let yourself be enveloped by the cultural richness of its historic centers, picturesque squares, 17th century churches, monasteries, museums, theaters, cafes and more.
Traditions
El carnaval de Guaranda.
La proseción que se lleva a cabo en semana santa.
La fiesta de la virgen del cisne que se realiza en Loja.
La celebración de las flores y las frutas.
El baile de las cintas, entre otros.
The folkloric manifestations are rich in native dances and songs, with music played with typical wind and percussion instruments. Among the indigenous dances is the traditional Yekuana dance. The folkloric manifestations are rich in native dances and songs, with music played with typical wind and percussion instruments. Among the indigenous dances is the traditional Yekuana dance. Musical instruments include the use of the morrocoy shell and bamboo flutes.
Traditions
Integración de las colonias.
San Pedro el Festival.
Feria de Piscícola del Amazonas.
La semana de Chachapoyas.
Se dirigen a un Dios.
El festival de Piracucu.
Día de Ceniza.
Colono de Oro.
It is one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet, home to species that are completely unique to the lands. Ecuador has more tree, amphibian, and bat species in only 100km than anywhere else in the world.
Public Transportation – Bus is the most common, efficient way to get around Ecuadorian cities. A local bus ticket costs usually about $0.25 USD. Bus stops are really only existent in Quito — outside of the city, you’ll generally just have to flag one down and request your stop whenever it comes along.
In geography, the equator is known as the imaginary line, equidistant from the two geographic poles and perpendicular to the Earth's axis of rotation, which divides the planet into two hemispheres: north and south.
Taxis – Taxis are very affordable, but they’re only metered in Quito. A short taxi ride shouldn’t cost much more than $5 USD. Otherwise, you’ll have to negotiate the fee with the driver upfront. Don’t be afraid to haggle! In rural areas, a taxi might actually just be a pick-up truck.