Pax and Maya journey to La Tolita Island to uncover the secrets of its ancient inhabitants, known as the ‘First People’ or ‘giants’.
Explore the incredible artistry of the Tolita goldsmiths, masters of metalwork in ancient Ecuador.
Discover the legend of the Chorrera whistles, ancient ceramic instruments believed to call the rain and connect with the spirit world.
Maya teaches Pax about the ancient trade routes of the Spondylus shell, connecting Ecuador with other cultures.
Discover how the Valdivia people braved the cold January seas to dive for the valuable Spondylus shell.
Pax and Maya travel to Manabi to learn about the first people and legends of giants that roamed the coast.
Pax and Maya learn about the first Ecuadorian navigators and their seafaring skills.
Pax and Maya learn the story of the Lovers of Sumpa and the transformative power of love in Ecuadorian folklore.
Pax and Maya discover the secrets of ancient ceramics in Real Alto.
Pax and Maya discover the significance of Venus figurines in Real Alto, used for fertility and good fortune.