Foundation of Quito
Foundation of Quito 6 December
The Foundation of Quito takes place on December 6 every year. In the week leading up to the founding day, preparation for the ‘Fiestas de Quito’ begins. During the week…
Cuenca Independence day
Independence of Cuenca
Ecuador celebrates the Independence of Cuenca, a national holiday, every November 3. It commemorates the day the city of Cuenca declared its independence in 1820. With the third-largest population, Cuenca…
Ecuador day of the dead
Ecuador Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead or "Dia de los Difuntos" celebrated on November 2nd, it is one of the most popular holidays in Ecuador. Since it falls one day before…