Discover the Traditional Bread from Durán, Ecuador

About the city of Durán

For years, Durán has attracted visitors who often travel by boat from nearby Guayaquil to immerse themselves in the rich culture of the region. They take a journey by train into the Sierra Madres and explore various restaurants located in f ront of the station or along the riverbanks, indulging in the delightful flavors of traditional dishes. Today, Durán has blossomed into a thriving economic and commercial hub in its own right. Born beneath the railroad tracks and situated across the river from Guayaquil, the city has successfully preserved its heritage through the vibrant exchange of cultural practices and knowledge. This ongoing exchange has significantly influenced the city’s folk art, urban art, and traditional popular gastronomy.

Discover the traditional bread of Durán

Immerse yourself in the fascinating stories, traditions, and flavors of the unique breads from UNESCO Creative Cities. Click “Discover More” to explore the Creative Knowledge Platform, the project’s heri-telling platform, where farmers, millers, and bakers share their heritage and passion through captivating images, videos, and stories.

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Breads of the Creative Cities, the first inter-cluster project of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, launched in 2018 by the Creative Knowledge Foundation in partnership with Tucson UCC, celebrates the diversity of local staple foods through bread as a symbol of cultural identity. It showcases stories, traditions, and practices from Creative Cities worldwide, giving voice to bakers, millers, and farmers.

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