Events in Quito

Get wet in street water-fights during the city-wide Carnaval in February. The week-long Holy Week in April sees the city's Catholic brotherhoods joining processions through the city. Watch the Queen of Quito contest and the world's best toreadors during the Fiestas de Quito celebrations of the city's foundation. Burn some effigies and see off the old year on New Year's Eve.

Gastronomic Market Festival

Dec 2009 (annual)

Quito's markets join forces for a sumptuous local gastronomy competition. The annual Gastronomic Market Festival is unmissable for those willing to try any of the speciality dishes that Ecuador throws at them.

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