Pax and Maya discover the ingenuity of the Chorrera culture and their mastery of navigation using balsa rafts.
Pax and Maya travel to the Chirije Archaeological Site to learn about the Chorrera culture and their way of life.
Maya and Pax recreate Jama-Coaque dances while learning about the Bahía astronomers and their connection to the stars.
Pax and Maya discover the Jama-Coaque dancers and their ritual significance.
Maya and Pax encounter golden masks and must answer questions about Ecuadorian goldworking to continue their journey.
Maya and Pax discover the secrets of platinum and gold working in ancient La Tolita.
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.