The International Poetry Festival of Guayaquil Ileana Espinel Cedeño gathers poets of the world in Guayaquil to remember the literary legacy of the great poet from Guayaquil, Ileana Espinel Cedeño. It is organized by the Cultural Corporation The Quirófano, directed by the writer Augusto Rodríguez and the artist Maritza Romero. It is the oldest and largest Literary Festival, with the most public attending and that more poets summons from Ecuador.
For the 11th edition this year, 2018, 80 poets from 16 countries participate, including Estonia, Spain, Latvia, Japan, the United States, China, Cameroon, Taiwan, Morocco, Syria, Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Mexico, Cuba , Ecuador. And counts as the main guest the great poet Ida Vitale.
For the 11th edition this year, 2018, 80 poets from 16 countries participate, including Estonia, Spain, Latvia, Japan, the United States, China, Cameroon, Taiwan, Morocco, Syria, Chile, Uruguay, Colombia, Mexico, Cuba , Ecuador. And counts as the main guest the great poet Ida Vitale.