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Nativity Scene in Loja, Ecuador 🇪🇨
The Virgin of Cisne and her beautiful cathedral are a ‘must see’ for visitors to southern Ecuador. Nestled in the Andean mountains northwest of the city of Loja, one of Ecuador’s oldest colonial outposts, is a hidden gem constructed for the devout who journey there to see her annually from all around Ecuador. The four-hundred year old legend goes that The Blessed Virgin appeared at this small mountain site saving her people from a plague and drought-driven famine. A neo-gothic full basilica was erected there by the faithful in thanks for her patronage. For more information about arranging a private tour of this unique destination, including English-Spanish interpreting and transportation from Loja, contact Life In Loja at [email protected]
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‘La quema de castillos’ or ‘burning castles’ and ‘Vaca Loca’ or ‘crazy cow’ traditional fireworks displays are a ‘must see’ for every visitor to Loja, Ecuador during September. At this time every year the Virgin of Cisne returns to Loja from her home in a citadel of the same name north of the city along with 100 thousand or so of her closest admirers. Noches del Peregrino or ‘Pilgrim Nights’ is the week-long party the city and local churches throw to fete the icon’s arrival. ‘Burning castles’ are tall moveable fireworks display towers, and ‘crazy cow’ is an exploding cow effigy festooned with lit sparklers and Roman candles that dances and chases spectators. Music, dancing, parades, and Ecuador’s oldest provincial fair are also part of this amazing hoedown. For more information about Pilgrims’ Nights event schedules, contact Life in Loja at [email protected]
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Don’t miss the opportunity to travel back centuries in time to see what life was like during the Spanish colonial period in Loja, Ecuador. The Conceptionist Nuns Museum in the heart of one of Ecuador’s oldest cities opens its doors to share a truly remarkable collection of art, sculpture, baroque instruments, and historic objects from the late medieval and South American Renaissance periods. The Madres Conceptas, an order of cloistered nuns living and working in this perfectly preserved colonial adobe mother house, will welcome you into their museum to experience Ecuador’s rich historic past. For more information about scheduling a tour including an English - Spanish bilingual interpreter contact Life in Loja at [email protected]
If you haven’t taken a trip to the charming Andean towns of Malacatos and Vilcabamba, there is no better time than the present! Mild warm breezes and quiet green mountain views off the beaten path in Southern Ecuador will soothe your soul! Nature walks, delicious food, and a pleasing array of accommodations will make this a memorable trip. You deserve a break this weekend! For more information about booking your excursion, contact Life in Loja
Ready for your crash course in moving to Loja? Take the original expat tour of Loja’s neighborhoods and amenities. This highly reviewed tour, the first of its kind in the region, shows people who are thinking of relocating to Loja what they need to know about where to live in the city and surrounding suburban and rural areas. Houses, apartments,museums, hospitals, shopping, banks, service providers, utilities, restaurants, parks, and entertainment are all part of this excellent two to three day tour hosted by our expert Lojano bilingual guide fluent in English and Spanish. For more information about booking an expat tour, contact Life in Loja at [email protected]
