(Cavia porcellus), called "cuy", said to
"look like a mouse and taste like a rabbit". The economy of this city
is based on trade between Ecuador and Colombia. One of the biggest festivals is
called the "Black and White Carnival". Through this event people from
Ipiales celebrate racial diversity. People paint each other with make-up and a
white soap, called "careoca". Many tourists travel to see this event
from all over the country
