Articles related to "Quichua"

From a wide variety of indigenous groups that exist in Ecuador the Quichua people stand out because they are the largest group and are quite unique in several ways.

Misahuallí, Ecuador is right on the Napo River and has a reputation for ecological tourism. Monkeys literally hang out in the town square and help to welcome tourists.

The tiny South American country of Ecuador is a land of extreme cultural and ethnic diversity. The people have a unique heritage from European and indigenous cultures.

A wide variety of ethnic groups live in Ecuador's rainforest area. Many of these indigenous peoples allow tourists to visit their communities and see how they live.

November 2 is a day families gather at cemeteries to clean gravesites and feast with their deceased. Blueberry-based colada and bread "babies" (guaguas) are traditions.

From the archaeological site of the pyramids of Cochasquí to the hot springs of Papallacta, non-traditional tourists will love these exotic day trips from Quito.

This warm colada (thickened juice drink) is traditionally consumed in the weeks before All Soul's Day, and uses Andean products such as blueberry, blackberry and corn.