Chapter 05 · The Calendar
GURU FESTIVAL · INFO & TICKETS

The living calendar of Ecuador.

Inti Raymi, Mama Negra, Corpus Christi, Diablada de Píllaro, Quito Fiestas, the year in Ecuador is written in colour, incense and drum. We arrange private access, front-row viewing and ticketed events with discretion.

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01
January 1 – 6

Diablada de Píllaro

Masked devils dance through the streets of Píllaro. Private balcony viewing, hacienda base.

02
February

Carnaval de Guaranda

The country’s most celebrated Carnaval. Reserved seating, private transfers from Quito.

03
June 21 – 24

Inti Raymi

The Andean sun festival. Indigenous ceremonies in Otavalo, Cotacachi and Peguche.

04
September & November

Mama Negra

Latacunga’s syncretic parade. VIP grandstand tickets, chef lunch, hacienda return.

05
December 1 – 6

Fiestas de Quito

Bullfights, chiva rides, historic centre parties. Private rooftop and colonial suites.

06
February 12

Galápagos Founding

Local island festivities at San Cristóbal, quiet, authentic, family-scale.

Ticketed access

Guru Royal Adventours coordinates private box, grandstand and gala tickets, in partnership with local organisers. Available exclusively to travellers of the house.

By quiet invitation

Compose your Ecuador.

We accept a limited number of new travellers each season. A private conversation with Vanesa is the first, unhurried step.

Request a private conversation