Holidays & Festivals in Ecuador
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June |
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Corpus Cristi. Usually celebrated on the
9th Thursday after Easter, this religious holiday/traditional
harvest celebration of the highlands includes ceremonies and
dancing. |
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24 |
Saint John the Baptist. Celebrations in
Otavalo and the surrounding highland communities. |
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29 |
Saints Peter and Paul. Celebrations in
Otavalo and the surrounding highland communities. |
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July |
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24 |
Simon Bolivar's Birthday |
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25 |
Founder's Day, Guayaquil. Guayaquil's
biggest party is underway as the city shuts down for two days
to celebrate Simon Bolivar's birthday and the foundation of
Ecuador's most populous city. |
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August |
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10 |
Commemoration of the first proclamation of
Independence. Military parades, civic and artistic events. |
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September |
23
24 |
Our Lady of Mercy Festival (Latacunga),
Parades and parties follow religious processions. |
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15 |
Fiesta del Yamor. An annual festival in the
highland town of Otavalo. |
