Private tour in Quito Ricardo V
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I grew up in the middle of one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world, without much awareness of that. . . as a kid we used to travel with my family to many of these beautiful places that now I visit in my tours! At 19 I started working in tourism... that's more than three decades ago! Then I decided to make things more formal and went to university to study tourism. I then got a degree as a Tour Guide and later in Tourism Business Administration. After I studied tourism in University I started working in a travel agency, and it was nice, but some years later I decided that being in an office for hours is not as nice as being outdoors showing this beautiful country to other people! Besides that I keep practising other languages that are not my first, and getting to know new people from many different (sometimes exotic) countries every time! Doing tours and guiding foreigners has basically been how I've been living for the last years. At the present time, I guide tours in and around Ecuador as my full time job, mostly in English and German. I truly like showing my country, its landscapes, food, history, traditions, architecture and way of life to other people. All of this with humour and never in a hurry! I also pride myself on working with reduced private groups for more of a personalized experience, as well as of being very punctual when gathering with them. I like to do mountain bike and birdwatching too. A few times I have included this in my trips and has really been a plus! I possess a National Tour Guide License for Ecuador Mainland.
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On this tour, starting from any place of Quito, I will be glad to show you the highlights of my city, and address the reasons behind the fact that this city was actually the first one in the World to be declared a World Heritage by the UNESCO in 1978. The old city area of Quito is especially well known for having many churches and monasteries, and also narrow streets, that have kept their colonial style for a few centuries now! When I was a child, we used to come together with my mother and brother to this area once in a while, to this day, I am still very much keen on doing it. The difference mainly is that now I do so with travellers like you!
·Our tour starts once I've picked you up in the morning and head to the Main Square (we could either drive or walk to it, depending on where your hotel is located). ·After getting to the Main Square, we'll see the facade of the President's House. ·Next, we'll visit La Compañia Jesuit Church, plus San Francisco Square. ·Later, we'll make a stop at a small chocolate factory to learn about this traditional fruit from Ecuador and its recently updated history! ·In this chocolate factory, we'll also have the chance to try a chocolate beverage or a coffee to reload our energy. ·Afterwards, if the weather allows us, we'll visit a traditional wood carver in the small neighbourhood of San Marcos, where you'll learn more about our traditions and history. ·At last, we may have time to go to a local restaurant to enjoy Ecuadorian food for the end of our tour. After you will be dropped off at your lodging.
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2020 Mitsubishi double cabin pickup with A/C.
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
We'd meet in your hotel in Quito from where I'd pick you up. Please specify it when booking the tour.
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