Colada Morada and Guaguas de Pan in Quito

What is the purple wash?

Colada morada is not just any drink. This purple elixir is made from a unique blend of Andean fruits, herbs and spices, which when tasted immerses you in a feeling of warmth and nostalgia. Each spoonful takes us back to the history of our ancestors, who

prepared this drink in honor of their deceased. In it you find mortiño, babaco, pineapple, ishpingo and a mixture of aromatic herbs, which together give it that unique touch that makes it unmistakable.

Bread bread: More than a companion

If colada morada is the drink of the season, guaguas de pan are its perfect complement. These delicious bread figures, decorated with vibrant colors and filled with candy, have a history that goes hand in hand with tradition.

In the past, they were prepared as a symbolic offering for the deceased; today, each bite reminds us of the importance of family and of honoring those who have passed away.

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The perfect recipe: colada morada and guaguas de pan

Each house has its own version of colada morada, and the fun is in trying the different preparations that you find in fairs, stores and even on the street. But we all know that no matter where or how you try it, the real secret is to enjoy it with a guagua of bread. This duo is not only a combination of flavors, it is an experience that invites you to relive and share our traditions.

Live the experience at the Beyond Life Festival

And if you want to take this experience to the next level, we invite you to the Beyond Life Festival. From October 31 to November 2, from 18:00 to 22:00, in José de Antepara Street, Barrio San Blas, Quito awaits you with legends, culture and, of course, colada morada and guaguas de pan for you to celebrate and enjoy this beautiful Ecuadorian tradition.

Come and let yourself be enveloped by the flavors and legends of our land!