The Carnaval in Ecuador
- Mark Bradbury
- Feb 15, 2022
- 6 min read
What do lime green or electric blue baking flour, water guns, soapy foam spray, big parades, costume parties, eggs, and more water have to do with Ecuador? If you don’t know the answer to this question, the chances are that you have never been here for Carnaval. You certainly would have found out unless you hid under a local rock when the partying started.
Carnaval is one of the most celebrated holidays on the Ecuadorian calendar, and usually takes place during February or early March. It is a very large party, held all over the country, and celebrated in a variety of diverse ways. But before we get into that, let’s look at some of the legends and history behind it.
