Culture
For a taste of Andean culture, the folk ballet company Jacchigua has performances at Teatro Aeropuerto, just south of the airport (tel: (02) 2506651). This is one of the best places to hear traditional music beautifully played, as well as seeing the dazzling costumes and dancing, but if it’s just the music you want (with a contemporary take), try Dayumac, JL Mera y Carrion, an Andean music club that gets going around midnight. There are some classical concerts, too, often in churches - check local press for details.
For new films in comfortable, air-conditioned surroundings, there are a few multiplexes including Cinemark, Plaza de las Americas (tel: (02) 2260301; website: www.cinemark.com.ec) and two Multicines, CCI, Amazaones y Naciones, and at El Recreo (tel: 1800 352463 for both). For theatrical performances, check the local press for details as theatres have somewhat erratic seasons.
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