Explainer: What a “Super El Niño” Means for Ecuador
1. First: is a “Super El Niño” officially confirmed? Not yet. The phrase “Super El Niño” is not an official […]
Explainer, History & Culture, Living in Ecuador (practical explainers)
History & Culture
History and culture Of Ecuador
Explainer, History & Culture, Local / Manabí
Why was Portoviejo Founded?
Portoviejo holds a prestigious spot in history as one of the oldest Spanish-founded cities in present-day Ecuador. Founded on March
Explainer, History & Culture
The Trans-Andean Railroad — From “Impossible Dream” to 2026 Revival
Once called the “most difficult railway in the world,” the Trans-Andean Railroad is more than just a set of tracks;
Explainer, History & Culture, Living in Ecuador (practical explainers)
Explainer: The “Limpia” and Traditional Healing in Ecuador
If you’ve spent any time wandering through an Ecuadorian market—from the historic stalls of Quito to the humid plazas of
Explainer, History & Culture
Part 09 — Gran Colombia → Ecuador (1822–1830)
Introduction After Pichincha (1822), the big question wasn’t only “Spain is leaving.” It was: What replaces the empire? For the
Explainer, History & Culture
Part 8 — Spain’s Point of View (Royalists, officials, and loyalist locals)
Introduction To understand why royalism lasted, it helps to drop the “movie version” where one side is purely heroic and
