HORNADO

This is one of the things that freaks out people that come to Ecuador. Just...a whole ovenroasted pig staring at you from its vat in markets and on the street. It's so delicious. You get a bag with Mote (hominy) and salad. The person who's selling just grabs pieces of meat with her bare hands and you request how much you want (25 cents to a dollar), and then you're set to go. Really filling. Mr. Chancho.

Quito and Ibarra (twice)

May 9th 2008
Well, again it's been a long time. This blog is going to be covering a visit to Quito and Ibarra, and then another visit to Ibarra, seperated by about a month I think. Ibarra if you didn't already know, is my favorite place in Ecuador. The city is so beautiful, the people are so nice, the accent is so cool, the food is so good, the arts and crafts around the province are the best ... read more

South America » Ecuador » North » Ibarra

The "Republic of the Equator" was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Colombia and Venezuela). Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A b... ... read more

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