Darwin takes us on a tour of the Guayllabamba Zoo, a refuge for wild animals that were trafficked or domesticated illegally. In this first part, he'll show us the areas for felines, monkeys, and birds.

In part two of Darwin's tour of the Guayllabamba Zoo, a refuge for wild animals that have been victims of illegal trafficking or domestication, he focuses on the aviary, the herpetarium, and the farm, among other areas for fascinating exotic animals.

Meet Cristina Valeria León and Edison Amaguaña, artisans from Riobamba, Ecuador, who will show us in this video just some of the multitude of products one can find in the town's "Plaza Roja" [Red Plaza], which is also known as the "Plaza de los Artesanos" [Artisans' Plaza].

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.

Mauricio Cordoba, a licensed optometrist from Otavalo, Ecuador, gives us some useful tips about how often to get our eyes checked, what to keep in mind when purchasing glasses, etc.

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.

From her own experience, Sarita from Ecuador gives us some insightful advice when it comes to starting one's own business.

Sofy and Caro meet to spend the afternoon together in a restaurant. Now, they must decide what to order for their appetizer, main course and dessert

When Carolina meets up with her friend, Sofia, following her job interview, she both learns how it went for her friend and asks advice for her own resume.

Fernando makes a date with an old work friend he has not seen for a while in order to catch up on the changes in both of their lives.

Pipo and Priscilla take us on a brief excursion to a tower located in Parque Amazónico La Isla, where one can view the entire city of Tena, Ecuador. The experience for Priscilla, however, may be a little less relaxing.

Priscilla and Fernando enjoy a beautiful day on a riverbank where the locals swim. Let's hear them talk about their experiences in this sport.

Celebrated in Ecuador on November second, the Day of the Dead is a time for family members to gather together and pay respects through customs involving food, prayer and music, to deceased family members, whom they view as very much alive energetically.

Julia and Pipo talk about their Christmas traditions- or lack thereof- and how the meaning of Christmas seems to have changed in modern times.

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