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DURÁN (2015) Crafts and Folk Art Known as the "Railway Town of Ecuador," Durán stands out for its historical legacy and focus on urban art as a tool for collective memory and social cohesion. Through the Memories of the Railroad Festival and the History on Frontages project, the city promotes art and culture as drivers of urban development and youth participation.

CHORDELEG (2017) Crafts and Folk Art Located in southern Ecuador, Chordeleg is renowned for its rich artisanal tradition, especially in pottery, jewelry, toquilla straw weaving, and footwear. These activities account for 66.20% of the Economically Active Population, with 58.37% being women. UNESCO recognized Chordeleg as a Creative City, highlighting its cultural heritage and the skills of its artisans, which date back to the Cañari Culture.

PORTOVIEJO (2019) Gastronomy Portoviejo was designated as a Creative City in the field of gastronomy, recognizing the richness of its traditional and innovative cuisine, which has been key to its resilience and economic recovery following the 2016 earthquake. The city excels at combining culinary tradition and creativity, making gastronomy a source of identity and sustainable development.

MONTECRISTI (2023) Crafts and Folk Art Montecristi is internationally known for the toquilla straw hat, whose weaving technique was inscribed on the UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2012. This artisanal tradition reflects the creativity and skill of its artisans, making Montecristi a global reference for Ecuadorian craftsmanship.