Wekain Ecuador

Who are we?

We are a tourism company that offering the best destinations and experiences in Ecuador

Tell me about Ecuador!!!

Ecuador is the most megadiverse country in the world per hectare, has four regions with climatic characteristics and totally different landscapes these are: Amazon, Coast, Sierra and Galapagos It has 1616 species of birds, 350 species of reptiles, 400 species of amphibians, 324 mammal species and 1400 fish species among marine and river water species. The Galapagos Islands do not need presentation, as they are one of the most charming areas in the world and appreciated by tourists and scientists; gaining more fame from the research of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution when studying the differences between finches (birds).

This country also stands out in the world for having one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet "Yasuni National Park", with an area of 1 022,736 ha, research conducted in the last decade reflects impressive figures not previously recorded in any other tropical forest area in the region and although data may vary over the years, give us an idea of what this national park has: more than 2,000 species of trees and shrubs, 204 species of mammals, 610 species of birds, 121 species of reptiles, 150 species of amphibians and more than 250 species of fish. In one hectare of the Yasuni, for example, 650 species of trees were reported, representing more than those found throughout North America.

More than its natural beauties Ecuador also has a megadiverse cultural heritage, 14 cultures with different traditions, different languages, different cuisine, different clothing and unique games and festivals of each culture. Ecuador has beautiful historic centers, such as the historic center of Guayaquil, the historic center of the city of Cuenca and the most important and best historical center of South America the historic center within Quito.

Who is Wekain?

The term WEKAIN comes from the Shuar - Chichan language which means ANDARIEGO (person who enjoys walking and going away from home), this term was used by the people of the Shuar culture.

Shuar Culture

It is a culture of the Amazon and one of the largest cultures in Ecuador, living in the provinces of Morona Santiago, Pastaza, Napo and Zamora Chinchipe. Although there are also large concentrations of Shuar concentrations in Peruvian territory. Neither the Inca Empire nor the Spanish managed to control this territory. This culture has gained a reputation as a warrior since they were never dominated, because in 1490 they rejected the Incas and in 1549 they made the first Spanish raids fail. In 1599 the Shuar led by Kirup definitively expelled from their territory the Spaniards, who gave them the name of jíbaros.

One of their most bizarre customs and which makes them known worldwide, is the practice of the TZANZA (reduction of heads), this tradition had part when they face two Shuar tribes by territory or for other reasons, The winning boss takes the losing boss’s head and proceeds to shrink his head. The chief Shuar is in charge of doing the tzantza totally alone, in deep meditation and fasting. Defeated tribe members become part of the winning tribe, with no repudiation or discrimination.