Andean Cultural Journeys

Experience Kichwa Culture Through Longstanding Connections

Engage with Kichwa Otavalo culture through a range of experiences, conversations, and hands-on learning. These journeys are designed for those who want to understand and connect with members of another culture. Participants are welcomed as guests and learners, and invited to form intercultural friendships while deepening understanding of the Andean worldview as it is expressed in Kichwa Otavalo culture and daily life. You will engage in unique activities that illuminate local perspectives through highlighting the history, insights and culture of Indigenous Ecuadorians.

Upcoming Andean Cultural Journeys:

February 26th-March 5th, 2027

All are welcome!

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From your host, Margarita:

"We, the Kichwa Otavalo people, are an ancestral community that keeps our Andean worldview alive—a worldview based on our connection to nature, the cosmos, and the wisdom of our ancestors. Today, we want to share our knowledge, traditions, and way of life with the world so that they may be valued and respected.

We invite you to visit Ecuador and have a deep experience with our community: learn about our culture, participate in our ancestral practices, and connect with a way of life based on balance, respect, and harmony. It’s a unique experience you’ll remember forever." —Margarita Fuerez

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