She is eventually flung helplessly from the ride in front of the carnival goers. The incident took place in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, in a carnival in the El Quinche neighbourhood.

Still, the signs of Ecuador’s grim situation were impossible ... Picture: John Moore/Getty Images Carnival celebrations were, nevertheless, allowed to go ahead. Picture: John Moore/Getty Images ...

Tourism spending during the recent Carnival and Easter holidays in Ecuador reached USD 127 million, reported the Andean country's tourism ministry. According to a recent statement, tourism ...

Now, stuffed donkeys are hung from the tower during Carnaval. In Ecuador, local Carnaval celebrations feature mischievous games probably based on traditions the Huarangas Indians established.