Centro civico de la Ciudad Alfaro

Valdivia culture

The first train of Ecuador

Ecuadorian flag

Hoguera barbara

When we went in the Ruta del sol, we visited the town

José Eloy Alfaro Delgado, 1842-1912

of Montecristi which is known for it's popular hats, the Panama hat, and also, the most important, we went in the town where Eloy Alfaro was borned.
Eloy Alfaro is the one who commanded the liberal revolution in Ecuador in 1895.


He generated a strong economic development and did everything to facilitate the industrialisation of his country, notably, with the construction of the first train line in Ecuador, between Guayaquil and Quito. But at this time, the country was divised between two politic styles; the liberalism, and the conservatism, which is more attach to the religious values. In 1912, because of his liberalism convictions, Eloy Alfaro was assassinated. This assassination has provoked indignation in the entire world because his death was very violent. Eloy Alfaro and his partisans has been transfered from Guayaquil to Quito, and has been left in the hands of a furious crowd. They have been lynching and then trailing through the city until El Ejido, where they had been burning. 

We had the chance to go in the "Centro civico de la Ciudad Alfaro", which is in Montecristi. It shows the life of Eloy Alfaro, and its history. Very interesting. You can see below the pictures and videos i took. 

Ciudad Alfaro

Hoguera Barbara

Monumento of the people of the revolution 

Every day ...

Fresh Mora (rasberry) juice

The really good habit here is to make natural fresh juice every day. In North America, it's the juice in the box, or pop ... but here, this is so different. The blender is the king here! 

Beauty of holiness

Last week, we went in the historical center of the city. We decided to go visiting some of the churches. We went in " La Eglesia de la Compania de Jesus", which is one of the most beautiful church in the Americas. It is one of the most visited monument in Quito. It took 160 years to construct the Church! When you enter in it, you can see how much extravagant and beauty is the church.  7 tonnes of gold leafs at 23 carat have been necessary to cover the entirety of this religious decor. This was the real opulence!

Boat's construction in Manta

When we arrived in Manta, the guide tour brought us to see the construction of boats on the board of the sea. The construction of this boat takes from 8 to 12 month, and cost approximately 300 000 $ ! This is cheap for so beautiful boat.  It was really interesting to see that! Look at the good work they are doing! 

Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi volcano

Cotopaxi volcano, Quito, Ecuador. 

Cotopaxi is an active volcano located in Quito, Ecuador (South America). It is one of the highest volcano in this country, reaching a height of 5,897 m (19,347 ft). The last important and violent eruption dates of 1877, when it detroys many city and valley. 

Without freedom and justice, there is no democracy

I love this notice. It's on a wall of a building in Quito.  

"Sans liberte et justice, il n'y a pas de democratie."