Manuel Quispe, owner of the indigenous clothing shop, Colors, in Saraguro, Ecuador, explains to us about some of the items they sell, particularly their handcrafted traditional necklaces.

Dreamcatchers are a type of talisman that are thought to ward off bad energy while retaining the good. Jorge Musuña, who makes them for a living in Otavalo, Ecuador, talks to us about their many sizes and varieties and their process of creation.

Ecuadorian restaurant owner, Carmen Itarba, speaks to us about her restaurant in Yawarkucha, Ecuador, which specializes in tilapia and caters to Ecuadorians and tourists alike.

Julia and her friend, Pipo, recount their funniest New Year's experiences.

Ecuadorian antique shop owner, Víctor Echeverría, shares with us its history and some of its unique treasures.

Although one language unites the people from all Spanish-speaking countries, it is useful- and fun- to become familiar with the different vocabulary and expressions utilized by Spanish speakers from various nations.

Humberto Morales from Ecuador teaches us about the Zampoña, a traditional Andean instrument.

An Ecuadorian player of the siku, a traditional Andean instrument, tells us how his music has taken him around the world.

Let's keep learning how to play the guitar along with Priscilla. First, we'll learn some warm-up exercises, followed by the names of the strings and finishing with an excerpt from a popular tune.

Would you like to learn to play the guitar? Let's join beginner student Priscilla on one of her lessons!

Marco teaches Priscilla about the ingredients for a Cuban mojito and how it is prepared as well as some potential variations. Let's learn how to make this delicious cocktail!

This time, Dayana Rodríguez talks to us about the many benefits of meditation.

Juan Carlos, the chef-owner of the Yannuk cafe in Otavalo, Ecuador, shows us how to make a mimosa cocktail, a very popular— and very simple— North American brunch drink.

Mishel Varela is an instructor of pole dance, an athletic pursuit that has become very popular in Ecuador. From her pole dance school, she tells us about the benefits of this discipline as well as its origins.

The owner of the Tarpuy nursery near Otavalo, Ecuador, tells us about some of the different plants, pots, and prices they offer as well as a bit of her philosophy regarding their care.