Carnival is one of the most anticipated holidays by Ecuadorians. There are four days of rest, but also of celebration for those who decide to take advantage of the long holiday to have fun with the activities scheduled throughout the Ecuadorian territory.
In Guayaquil
If you decide not to travel and therefore stay in the city, know that you can find a plan if you don’t want to stay home alone either. There is an option for every interest.
museum network
The museums of MAAC cultural network, that is, Nahim Isaías, Presley Norton and the Anthropological and Contemporary Art Museum will open their doors to the public, free of charge, with a varied cultural offer and at special times. The public is requested to attend with a mask and observe biosecurity measures.
MAAC. It will attend Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed on Monday). It offers two recently opened temporary exhibitions: Measuring the Earth, 120th anniversary of the Second Geodetic Mission and Tertiary. And two permanent samples: The Valdivia figurine: the American icon of the Neolithic revolution and The 10,000 years of ancient Ecuador. In Malecon and Loja.
Nahim Isaiah Museum. It will open Saturday, Monday and Tuesday (closed on Sunday), from 11:00 to 16:00. It offers two recently opened temporary exhibitions, the V Exhibition of Contemporary Graphics and, within the same collective, but with autonomy for being this year’s guest artist, the beautiful figurine by Mariella Garcia. The permanent exhibition is also open to the public. Jesus of Nazareth: life, path and art. In Pichincha between Aguirre and Clemente Ballén.
Presley Norton Museum. It will attend Saturday, Monday and Tuesday holidays, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It offers a temporary exhibition, entitled The Paradox of the Ship of Theseus, by Cristina Diaz and; permanent samples: Life and customs of the inhabitants of ancient Ecuador and Villa Rosa Herlinda.
Julian House
A culinary journey without leaving the city is what is offered by the kitchen of the Casa Julián restaurant at the Guayaquil Historic Park Hotel (Km 1½ via Samborondón, Av. Los Arcos and Río Guayas). Therefore, for this long weekend that will be the carnival invites two promising menus. Starting this Friday, the Ceviche Festival starts, in which diners will taste three types of ceviche. Until March 1, for a value of $30. On Sunday, February 27, its traditional brunch Sunday can be shared among more, with a 5X4 promotion (the fifth person does not pay for their consumption). From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
River Market
If you don’t plan to stop by the kitchen these days of well-deserved rest, River Market is outlined with striking offers for its hollows. In addition, you can eat and drink accompanied by live music by Mauro Valero, Baudilio Miranda, Gaba Coello, who will sing ballads at 8:30 p.m. From Saturday to Monday it will attend from 11:00 to 00:00; on Tuesday only until 19:00.
Sanchez Aguilar Theater
last function of Cleotilde&Matilde in Love. The two most acclaimed witches in the theater now work on all the potions, ties and spells that come to them for the month of love. It is a co-production with the Sánchez Aguilar Theater. Under the direction of Santiago Carpio and text by Nitsy Grau Crespo. Fabo Doja acts as Cleotilde; Ney Calderón is Matilde; and Diego Chiang bursts onto the scene as Güeverto.
The boot
Andrea Ordoñez and Sol Zambrano present La ratita presumed. It is a family theater piece in which the little mouse understands the true meaning of friendship. It will have two performances this Sunday, February 27, at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. In La Bota room (Malecón del Salado).
Floyd’s
This southern American food restaurant wants to celebrate Mardi Gras, thus called the carnival party in New Orleans, with a very typical menu of this city. Includes a Creole Jambalaya (classic Cajun-style juicy rice with chorizo chicken, shrimp, and cilantro aioli); Shrimp and corn chowder (creamy shrimp and sweet corn chowder served on peasant bread); classic lobster roll (garlic and butter grilled lobster chunks mixed with their special mayonnaise served on brioche bread); fried fish sandwich (breaded fish fillet, tartar sauce, lettuce and tomato). From Friday February 25 to March 31. In addition Happy Hour from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the four days of the holiday and in the purchase of hamburgers and sandwiches the second is half price. In Los Arcos Plaza, next to Marriott (Samborondón).
Food Garden
From Sunday, February 27 to Tuesday, March 1, this gourmet plaza extends its hours to serve all the carnival goers who stay in the city: from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. On Saturday there will be live music by XBand, starting at 8:30 p.m. In Av. Rio Esmeraldas (Samborondón).
More events in Guayaquil for the holiday that starts this Saturday, February 26
Out of the city
st. Helen
Lovers of Sumpa Museum. His permanent exhibition A journey through the history and ethnography of the area of the province of Santa Elena It can be enjoyed Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, from 11:00 to 16:00. Admission is free. On Rafael Balseca Avenue and El Universo Street, in front of the Federation of Communes.
Salinas
Aqua Bash. It is a party show with national artists i drink yau, Carlos Lira and carlos cortez who will delight the carnival farreros this Sunday, February 27. In Salinas, next to the Golf Country Club. Tickets available at ticketshow, include open bar. Complying with all biosecurity protocols.
Olon
Ludus Carnavale. It is a 3-day jiu jitsu super tournament for men, women and children offering over $20,000 in prize money. The event, which will take place on February 26, 27 and 28, has an area lounge and a business fair Land Marketwith food stalls and after party accompanied by renowned DJs Sebas Coka, Jaime Mayer, Sergio, Micky V, Fernando Valdano and Marcelo Garzozi. In the Ludus Beach HQ sports complex, located in the Altos de Olón neighborhood. Tournament registrations and event tickets are available at feelthetickets.com.
Montanita
Lost Beach. The legendary electronic music club in Montañita will light up every night of the holiday with a lineup made up of Doc Martin, Miguel Campbell, Marco Effe, Ms. Elin Liso and more artists to be announced. Day ticket $20 general and $30 VIP; combo 4 days, $40 general and $50 VIP. Starting at 9:00 p.m.
More activities in other cantons of Ecuador for Carnival 2022
Source: Eluniverso
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