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Religious

Religious

Events: 85

Ecuador is a country with a strong foundation in religion. Most Ecuadorians are catholic and the church is an important pillar of their society. In most towns in Ecuador the people celebrate the birth of the towns patrons. It usually turns into a big happening with parades and other festivities. Make sure to catch an Ecuadorian town in the act and enjoy one of the many traditional festivities this country has to offer.

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Date Title City or Town Province Type
January 06 Festivity mass Tisaleo Cotopaxi Religious
January 06 Epiphany Ambato Tungurahua Religious
January 15 Fiesta de San Sebastian Pifo Pichincha Religious

Fair

Fair

Events: 25

Locals thrive on their agricultural businesses. In most regions markets are being held in large towns where everybody gathers to sell their goods. Every now and then, they go all out and organize an (anual) fair that attracts people from all over the country. Check one out to experience the agricultural splendor and cultural mix of Ecuador.

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Date Title City or Town Province Type
January 06 Isinche Grande Hacienda Pujili Cotopaxi Fair
April 22 Latinamerican Artisan Exposition and Popular Fair Ibarra Imbabura Fair
May 05 Agricultural fair Puyo Pastaza Fair

Independence-Day

Independence-Day

Events: 10

In some major cities like Quito and Guayaquil, Ecuadorians celebrate independence days of their city. It´s a big deal! The festivities can last about a week and involve parades, dancing and excellent parties for everybody. Be there when it happens and leave the with some excellent, fun memories.

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Date Title City or Town Province Type
August 10 Quito Independence Day Quito Pichincha Independence-Day
October 09 Guayaquil Independence Day Guayaquil Guayas Independence-Day
November 11 Independence Day Latacunga Latacunga Cotopaxi Independence-Day

Festival

Festival

Events: 110

Ecuadorians are party people. Young, old, indigenous and mestizo, everybody will grab any excuse to get a festival going. Or at least it seems to be! Festivals are being held everywhere in the country, throughout the entire year. It is hard to find the best festivals in the country, because most are local en fairly traditional. If you do stumble upon one, you are usually more than welcome to join in!

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Date Title City or Town Province Type
January 04 Fiestas Patronales Salango Manabi Festival
January 06 Masquerade Quito Pichincha Festival
February 28 Fiesta del Uwi Macas Morona Santiago Festival