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THE EMBASSY OF NATURE

✕ 8051 N. TAMIAMI TRAIL, STE E6
Sarasota, FL, US 34243
Casa Ecuador, an initiative of Fundación Identidad Nacional and Fundación Marquesado de Lises, brings the essence of Ecuador to the world through immersive experiences that blend nature, art, design, gastronomy, sports, music, and innovation.

More than an exhibition, it is a platform that transforms Ecuadorian identity into a contemporary and sophisticated proposition for global audiences.

Following its success in Paris, Madrid, and Abu Dhabi, Casa Ecuador is entering a new phase of expansion across the United States and Europe, further establishing itself as a powerful vehicle for cultural, environmental, and nation-brand diplomacy.

CASA ECUADOR NEW YORK 2026

The first-ever national showcase venue at a FIFA World Cup
Casa Ecuador 2026 will make history as the first-ever national showcase venue at a FIFA World Cup, positioning Ecuador as a benchmark for international engagement and global visibility. From June 24 to 26, this public-facing venue will bring together global leaders, influential voices, and key decision-makers during the 2026 World Cup, creating a high-level platform for strategic connections, cultural exchange, business opportunities, and the promotion of Ecuador’s nation brand on the world stage.
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CASA ECUADOR NEW YORK 2026
87 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013

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wednesday,
‍JUN 24
03:00 pm - 07:00 pm
SENSORIAL EXPERIENCES
Guests are admitted every 20 minutes.

Experience duration: 30 minutes.
THURSDAY,
JUN 25
11:00 am - 07:00 pm
SENSORIAL EXPERIENCES
Guests are admitted every 20 minutes.

Experience duration: 30 minutes.
FRIDAY
‍JUN 26
11:00 am - 07:00 pm
SENSORIAL EXPERIENCES
Guests are admitted every 20 minutes.

Experience duration: 30 minutes.

PREVIOUS EDITIONS

OUR AMBASSADORS

Our ambassadors transcend borders and nationalities. As influential voices in their respective fields, they inspire through their talent, leadership, and commitment, advancing a shared vision of excellence, collaboration, and meaningful impact while strengthening the bonds between Ecuador and the world.

  • Annabella Azín

    Annabella Azín

    Member of the National Assembly of Ecuador

  • Manuela Ima

    Manuela Ima

    Waorani leader

  • Shany Nadan

    Shany Nadan

    Actress

  • Gianni Infantino

    Gianni Infantino

    President of FIFA

  • Daniel del Valle

    Daniel del Valle

    United Nations Youth Ambassador

  • Woody Harrelson

    Woody Harrelson

    Academy Award-nominated American actor

  • Lavinia Valbonesi

    Lavinia Valbonesi

    First Lady of the Republic of Ecuador

  • Daniel Noboa

    Daniel Noboa

    President of the Republic of Ecuador

  • Bulut Bağcı

    Bulut Bagcı

    President of the World Tourism Forum Institute

  • Jefferson Pérez

    Jefferson Pérez

    Ecuador's first Olympic gold medalist

  • Daniel Pintado

    Daniel Pintado

    Ecuadorian Olympic medalist

  • Glenda Morejón

    Glenda Morejón

    Ecuadorian Olympic medalist

  • Agustín Delgado

    Agustín Delgado

    Former Ecuadorian football player

  • Alex Aguinaga

    Alex Aguinaga

    Former Ecuadorian football player

  • Felipe Caicedo

    Felipe Caicedo

    Former Ecuadorian football player

  • Francisco Egas

    Francisco Egas

    President of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF)

  • David Hurtado

    David Hurtado

    Ecuadorian Olympic athlete

  • Angie Palacios

    Angie Palacios

    Ecuadorian Olympic medalist

  • Marta Sánchez

    Marta Sánchez

    Singer and songwriter

  • Valeria Mazza

    Valeria Mazza

    Businesswoman and Supermodel

  • Juan Pablo Eljuri

    Juan Pablo Eljuri

    Ecuadorian Entrepreneur

  • Álvaro Uribe

    Álvaro Uribe

    Ex-President of Colombia

  • Mariano Rajoy

    Mariano Rajoy

    Ex-President of Spain

  • Francisco de Borbón

    Francisco de Borbón

    V Duke of Seville

  • Julio José Iglesias

    Julio José Iglesias

    Artist

  • Michael Sander

    Michael Sander

    SDM Platinum Private Family Office

  • Terrance Drew

    Terrance Drew

    Ambassador and First Son of St. Kitts and Nevis

  • Viliami Va’inga Tōnē

    Viliami Va’inga Tōnē

    Ambassador of Kingdom of Tonga

ARTISTS

Artists whose creativity, passion, and cultural expression captivate audiences, turning every performance into a memorable and meaningful experience.

NICOLAS BECKER

Academy Award winner for Sound of Metal, he brought an immersive and captivating sonic experience to Casa Ecuador Abu Dhabi, elevating the art of sound to a unique new dimension.

▶ Nicolas Becker on Spotify

LATORRE

Blending Andean sounds with deeply evocative poetry, Latorre emerged as one of Ecuador’s most compelling voices at Casa Ecuador Abu Dhabi.

▶ LaTorre on Spotify

MELINNA

Melinna blends evocative vocals with cinematic strings to create powerful and captivating soundscapes. As an artist of Casa Ecuador 2026, she has already performed in Miami and will soon bring her music to New York and Madrid.

▶ Melinna on Spotify

MIGUEL MURGUEYTIO

An internationally acclaimed multidisciplinary artist, he designed the lighting for the immersive and sensory experience at Casa Ecuador Abu Dhabi.

▶ Website
  • Tomás Vallejo

    Tomás Vallejo

    Guitar player and songwriter

  • Paúl Sánchez

    Paúl Sánchez

    Trumpeter

  • Luis Chenche

    Luis Chenche

    Visual artist

  • Lia Padilla

    Lia Padilla

    Fashion designer

  • Paulina Aguirre

    Paulina Aguirre

    Latin Grammy award-winning ecuadorian singer

  • Pablo Aguirre

    Pablo Aguirre

    Latin GRAMMY® award-winning ecuadorian producer, composer, and arranger

  • La Coya

    La Coya

    Singer and songwriter

  • Óscar Santillán

    Óscar Santillán

    Visual artist

  • Grecia Albán

    Grecia Albán

    Singer and songwriter

  • Kaifo

    Kaifo

    Songwriter and producer

  • Gabriela Cobo

    Gabriela Cobo

    Singer and violinist

  • Daniel Pacheco

    Daniel Pacheco

    Pianist and songwriter

  • María Isabel Albuja

    María Isabel Albuja

    Singer

  • Sofía Salazar

    Sofía Salazar

    Sculptor and installation artist

  • Ballet Nacional del Ecuador

    National Ballet of Ecuador

  • Juana Córdova

    Juana Córdova

    Plastic artist

  • Darío Castro

    Darío Castro

    Producer, songwriter and singer

  • Ana Navas

    Ana Navas

    Plastic artist

  • Forzavu

    Forzavu

    Choirs

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Prominent voices from diverse fields whose influence, expertise, and global perspective elevate the conversation, strengthening Ecuador’s position as a dynamic hub for culture, sports, innovation, and sustainable development.

  • Samuel Ducroquet

    Samuel Ducroquet

    Consul General of France in Johannesburg

  • Adelaïde Charlier

    Adelaïde Charlier

    Climate justice activist and the co-founder of Youth For Climate

  • Dr. Mark Terry

    Dr. Mark Terry

    Academic, explorer and filmmaker

  • Dra. Natalie Schmitt

    Dra. Natalie Schmitt

    Conservation geneticist and founder of WildTechDNA

  • Sevim Aktas

    Sevim Aktas

    Policy officer in the department of Climate Action at the European Commission

  • Tomas Alonso

    Tomas Alonso

    Head of Active Wealth, Americas, at ZEDRA Group

  • Dr. Peter Knez

    Dr. Peter Knez

    Former Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at BlackRock and Founder of TEAL

  • Bart Deconinck

    Bart Deconinck

    Executive President of ZEDRA Group

  • Leonardo Stagg

    Leonardo Stagg

    Member of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Disciplinary Committee

  • Alex Bruesewitz

    Alex Bruesewitz

    Political advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump

  • Michael T. Flynn

    Michael T. Flynn

    Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General and Former National Security Advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump

  • Andrés Guschmer

    Andrés Guschmer

    Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Ecuador

  • Romina Muñoz

    Romina Muñoz

    Vice Minister of Culture of the Republic of Ecuador

  • Wilma Andrade

    Wilma Andrade

    Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador to Spain

  • Sade Fritschi

    Sade Fritschi

    Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Ecuador

  • Ivonne Baki

    Ivonne Baki

    Ecuadorian Politician and Diplomat

  • Gabriela Sommerfeld

    Gabriela Sommerfeld

    Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of the Republic of Ecuador

EXCLUSIVE GALAS

Fine dining elevated into an extraordinary experience. Private, one-of-a-kind gatherings where creativity, excellence, and exclusivity come together in a carefully curated setting for a select circle of distinguished guests.

OUR PARTNERS