This last weekend marked the latest feriado(holiday) in Ecuador. Those fun-filled weekends when the pastier people from the sierra can make their way to the beach and eat ceviche under the sun…. I am mostly confused as to why there should be three celebrations of Independence. Being from North Americans I am used to my independence holiday wrapped up with a nice bow and only served up once a year.
After scaling Ecuador’s volcanoes or hacking your way through its jungle, you’re going to need a place to kick back and unwind. Canoa, located on the country’s central coast, is the perfect place to do it.
Practically unknown just a decade ago, Canoa has emerged as a low-key tourist destination. The obvious draws here are the long, wide, clean beach that stretches for several kilometers, and the surfing breaks. Canoa has emerged as one of the premier surfing destinations in Ecuador, and it draws a lot of local and foreign enthusiasts, especially during the local summer- December through April. The beach has a number of breaks for beginners, too, and there are plenty of instructors who are happy to give Read more
The Ecuador Gringo has teamed up with a few other awesome expats to bring you more travel tips. Here is a guest post from N.H.Rosen:
There are few places in Latin America as atmospheric as Quito’s Centro Histórico. The city’s colonial core is the largest and best-preserved collection of colonial architecture in the New World, and it is still the beating heart of Quito. The neighborhood was declared the first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and after visiting its narrow, hilly streets and regal plazas, you’ll understand why.
Any visit to the Centro Histórico, indeed any visit to Quito, should begin at the Plaza Grande. This is the city’s central square, and it is flanked by the city’s cathedral and presidential Read more
Before me sat an empty plate, practically licked clean, where once rested a fine piece of steak, sausage, slices of grilled potato, freshly-made artisan bread….In my post-binge state I was seriously considering the hammock slung from a nearby beam while from the stereo emerged Anthony K’s melodic chant from some Chili Peppers song.
New winds are blowing across Ecuador. Conquest and occupation has shamefully marred the history of the Americas since the conquistadors came bearing gifts of bullets …Amongst the 80% of Ayangue illegally possessed, six of the seven pristine beaches within the communa of Ayangua are closed off to the public. Our destination was Playa Portete the focus of the gathering movement to take back Ayangue’s land.
The vote’s not quite in yet. But the question is pretty loud and clear. Will the people side with Correa on this one? Ten Constitutional amendments came up for vote last Saturday Ecuador called the people to vote on some pretty controversial laws.
Sitting on the balcony of Montanita’s best hotel I watched as the sky rapidly tranquilized the days harsh glare. Purples and lavas were coalescing and mellowing the evening. The tiny silhouettes of surfers could be seen catching their final waves in the ocean below. Hotel La Barranca
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