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The 7 wonders of Ecuador

Name of the wonders of Ecuador

• GALAPAGOS

The island region is, without a doubt, the jewel in the Ecuadorian tourist crown. How incredible it is to know that our country offers the world something that no other place has. The beauty of this archipelago is unmatched and you have to experience it firsthand to truly appreciate its natural treasures     

• THE MISERIES

A visit to Guayaquil is never complete without the inevitable photo at Las Peñas. This iconic neighborhood at the foot of Santa Ana hill stands out for its colonial atmosphere, narrow cobbled streets and colorful houses. The famous lighthouse that crowns the hill and the 444 stairs to climb to the summit are other must-sees

• THE CARNIVAL

The celebration of Carnival has its origin in pagan festivals, such as those that were held in honor of Bacchus, the God of wine, the Saturnalia and the Roman Lupercals or those that were held in honor of the Apis ox in Egypt.

It is celebrated in countries that have a Christian tradition, preceding Lent. The term carnival is supposed to come from the medieval Latin "carnelevarium", which means "to remove meat" which referred to the religious prohibition of meat consumption during the 40 days of Lent.

• HISTORICAL CENTER QUITO

When thinking of Ecuador, many times, the first image that comes to mind is the Historic Center of Quito. World famous for its unique beauty and excellent state of preservation. Walking through its streets is transporting yourself to the colonial past of the capit

• THE TENA

Adventure tourism is increasingly fashionable and the Amazon region is perfect for exciting activities. With its rivers, waterfalls, caves, lakes, and wildlife, the Tena is a great option  

                                      

• INGAPIRCA

This archaeological complex of Inca ruins is located in the province of Cañar and comprises a space of four hectares with well-preserved pre-Columbian structures. It is barely 90 km from Cuenca, so it is a good day trip from the main city of the Austro

• DEADS DAY 

Also called the Dia de los Finados, it coincides with the Catholic celebration of All Saints - like other festivities it seems that this celebration is the result of combining an ancient tradition or indigenous rite with a Catholic festival. The celebrations of the Day of the Dead consist of vigils and visits to cemeteries where offerings of flowers and traditional food are brought to the deceased.

Ecuadorians have very traditional foods that are prepared especially for the Day of the Dead: colada morada, a drink made of black or purple corn flour, and guaguas de pan or figures of bread in the shape of a guagua or doll. Guaguas de pan are prepared with a dough of sweet bread, very similar to the dough of French brioche bread, and sometimes they are filled with sweet.

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