Traditional festivities: Diablada de Píllaro

Traditional festivities: Diablada de Píllaro

What you need to know about Diablada de Pillaro The “diablada” or devils party is celebrated in the town of Píllaro, province of Tungurahua, from January 1 to 6 of each year, each day a different neighborhood get organized to present their parade on the...
First Impressions of Ecuador

First Impressions of Ecuador

By Christina Petsas   What are my first impressions in Ecuador?   I can’t believe it’s been a month since I arrived in Quito! The time’s flown as I’ve gotten to know this large city, its friendly people and its rich culture. My airport pick up was seamless and my...
Visit to Community Health Project

Visit to Community Health Project

What Does a Visit to a Health Community Project in Ecuador Look Like I woke up this morning very excited.  Today was the day we would head to Riobamba to visit a health organization.  Living in Quito I don’t get to see the countryside much so this was going to be a...