(Show:
all events
within 1 month
within 3 months
past events
)
12/01/2008 - 12/31/2008Dia de Quito
Quito,
Ecuador
Quito was a city long before the arrival of the Conquistadores. Nevertheless it was the re-founding of the city by Spanish General Benalcazar on 6 December 1534 that has become the subject of celebration. For a full week around this date, the people of Quito indulge in partying, with street parades, bullfights, street dances, and rides around Quito in open top buses called "Chivas", equipped with live music and drinks. Quito is one of the highest capitals in the world and, set against the snow-capped backdrop of Pichincha volcano, it provides a fine stage for a street party
Themes:
History
, Dance
, Music
, Other
Hours: Various
Cost: Many events are free
Where: Streets of Quito
Quito, Ecuador
Contact Information:
Ministry of Tourism
Eloy Alfaro N32-300
Carlos Tobar
Quito
Pichincha
Ecuador
Telephone: +593 (0)2 250 7559.
Email: info@vivecuador.com
Website: www.vivecuador.com