Baños de Agua Santa celebrates Fiestas Octubrinas

Baños de Agua Santa, located in the Tungurahua province of Ecuador, is celebrating the Fiestas Octubrinas from October 7 through the end of the month. The festivities honor the Virgen del Rosario de Agua Santa.

The celebrations are not confined to a single venue or time but are distributed across various communities, neighborhoods, and rural settlements. The program integrates religious ceremonies with local customs, including Catholic masses, processions, and the carrying of flowers and candles. Other traditional activities include folk games and the preparation of chicha.

Key religious sites involved in the festivities include the Basílica de la Virgen del Rosario de Agua and various stations along the Ruta de las 7 cruces, such as the Iglesia Sagrada Familia, San Francisco, El Calvario, and the Bellavista viewpoint chapel.