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Inti Raymi, the Quito Festival and the Galápagos conservation events
Ecuador's live events calendar is rooted in its indigenous Andean culture — Inti Raymi (the Festival of the Sun) is one of the most authentic indigenous celebrations in the Americas, the Quito Festival in December celebrates the founding of the capital, and the Otavalo market draws visitors from across the world every Saturday.
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Quito Festival — Fiestas de Quito
Quito celebrates its founding with bullfighting, concerts, and street parties
The Fiestas de Quito celebrate the founding of the city on 6 December 1534 — a week of celebrations that transforms Ecuador's capital into a giant street party. The festival includes bullfighting at the Plaza de Toros (one of the most important bullfighting events in South America), live concerts, street parades, chivas (open-sided party buses that tour the city), and the extraordinary atmosphere of a city celebrating its own history. The celebrations culminate on 6 December with fireworks and the crowning of the Reina de Quito (Queen of Quito).
Event Highlights
- Bullfighting at the Plaza de Toros — one of South America's most important
- Chivas — open-sided party buses touring the city with live music
- Street parades and concerts throughout the old town
- Fireworks on 6 December — the founding anniversary
- The Reina de Quito pageant
What to Do There
- Attend a bullfight at the Plaza de Toros
- Join a chiva party bus tour
- Watch the street parades in the old town
- Attend a free concert in the Plaza Grande
- Watch the fireworks on 6 December
Event Info
Next Event
Last week of November to 6 December annually
Location
Quito, Ecuador
Duration
1 week
Ticket Price
Most street events free; bullfighting from US$15
Travel Tips
- ·Fly to Quito via Madrid or Bogotá (10–12 hours from London)
- ·Book accommodation well in advance — Quito fills completely
- ·The old town is the heart of the celebrations
- ·Combine with the Otavalo market (2 hours north) and the Galápagos Islands
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