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ñaño/ñaña is commonly used to refer to this...
What is Brother/Sister
Ecuador’s capital is…
What is Quito
This traditional dish is made from guinea pig and is especially popular in the Andes
What is cuy
Ecuador takes its name from this global geographic marker that cuts directly across the country.
What is The Equator
The folk song En Vida begins, “En vida…” finishes the lyric.
What is Que me quisieras
If someone says “Ponte las pilas,” they want you to do this
What is “Pay attention, Lock in, Be alert”
Ecuador borders these two countries from the north, south, and east
What is Colombia and Peru
This coastal dish combines citrus‑marinated seafood with tomato, onion, and cilantro, and is often paired with chifles.
What is ceviche ecuatoriano?
This remote Pacific province, famous for giant tortoises and evolutionary discovery , is one of Ecuador’s most visited natural destinations.
What is the Galápagos?
What traditional Ecuadorian instrument is made out of bamboo and works like a harmonica
What is Rondador
The phrase “estoy chuchaqui” is commonly used when someone is
What is a hangover
This is the nickname of Ecuador’s national football team
What is La Tri
Known for its bright orange skin and tart, citrus‑like flavor, this tropical Andean fruit is the essential ingredient in the Ecuadorian drink jugo de
What is Narallinja
This Ecuadorian city, located in the southern Andes, is known for its historic center, blue-domed cathedral, and UNESCO World Heritage status.
What is Cuenca
This Ecuadorian singer became one of Latin America’s most influential voices in romantic music, with his recording remaining popular decades after his death
What is Julio Jaramillo
The word “Farra” is described as an event which is …
What is Party
Name the four regions in Ecuador
La Sierra, La Costa, El Oriente, Galapagos
This Ecuadorian dish consists of potatoes, cheese, avocado, and a creamy peanut-based sauce, and is especially popular in the highlands
What is llapingachos
This iconic Ecuadorian landmark, located just outside the capital, was constructed in the 20th century to commemorate a geographic measurement that divides the planet into two hemispheres.
Ciudad mitad del mundo
Stand up and do the zapateada with your group for 45 points
What is dance
Calling someone “longo” suggests they’re behaving in a way associated with this level of maturity.
What is childish or immature
This item's misleading international name became popular after it was seen being worn by workers during the construction of a major engineering project in the early 20th century. Although associated with another country by name, it has traditionally been crafted in Ecuador.
What is the Panama hat?
Often sold by street vendors, this Ecuadorian dessert is fluffy, traditionally flavored with guava, and served like ice cream
What is espumilla
This river, one of the major tributaries of the Amazon River, flows through Ecuador’s eastern Amazon region before continuing into Peru
What is the Napo River
Say or sing the Ecuadorian Anthem the most you can
¡Salve oh Patria, mil veces!¡Oh Patria! ¡gloria a ti! ¡gloria a ti! Y a tu pecho, tu pecho rebosa. Gozo y paz, ya tu pecho rebosa; y tu frente, tu frente radiosa mas que el sol contemplamos lucir. Y tu cir. Los primeros hijos del suelo que el soberbio Pichincha decora te aclamaron por siempre señora y vertieron su sangre por ti. Dios miró y aceptó el holacausto, y esa sangre fue germen fecundo de otros héroes; que atónito el mundo vió en tu torno a millares surgir. Dios migir, a millares surgir.