Discover, Connect with Its Communities & Transform Realities

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Maquita designs premium journeys in Ecuador that combine high-quality travel experiences with measurable economic impact and verified fair trade practices.

We do not simply sell tours. We design measurable impact experiences that connect travelers with genuine social, environmental, and economic transformation.

Rooted in Maquita’s 40-year Fair Trade ecosystem, our tourism model integrates communities, certied producers, sustainable boutique hotels, and responsible operators under a single impact-driven framework.

Where Travel Creates Equity

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Products

Impact Signature Journey

Fair Trade Certified Impact Expeditions

Women Impact Leadership Travel

Academic & Research Tailored Impact Programs

Impact-Based Destination Management Company

Maquita designs premium journeys in Ecuador that combine high-quality travel experiences with measurable economic impact and verified fair trade practices.

From Community Tour Operator to Measurable Impact Tourism Platform

Maquita represents a strategic evolution.

What began as a community-based tour operator has transformed into something far more ambitious:
A structured platform for measurable, verified tourism-based impact in Latin America.

This is not a rebranding. 

It is a repositioning.

Every journey is intentionally built to:

  • Generate traceable local economic participation

  • Strengthen small producer networks

  • Integrate fair trade principles into the tourism supply chain

  • Deliver premium-level operational standards

  • Produce measurable territorial contribution

IMPACT-BASED
TOURISM FRAMEWORK

What started as a community-based tour operator has transformed into something far more ambitious.

Our travel philosophy combines meaningful experiences with measurable development outcomes.

This is not a rebranding.

It is a repositioning.

Every journey is intentionally built to:

  • Generate traceable local economic participation
  • Strengthen small producer networks
  • Integrate fair trade principles into the tourism supply chain
  • Deliver premium-level operational standards
  • Produce measurable territorial contribution
  • ESG-aligned operational standards
  • Beyond-travel transformation journeys.
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Megadiverse Ecuador

Adventures that transform, nature that inspires.

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Fair Trade Tourism

Connect, learn, and make a difference.

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Galapagos Islands

Explore paradise and create a positive impact.

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Perú

A journey to the cradle of Andean culture.

What our clients say

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I got to know Ecuador with Maquita Turismo and I was surprised by its beauty, its landscapes and its people, my trip to Galapagos was like a dream, the organization was incredible, I was able to learn a lot about the place, the solidarity tourism that is practiced is worth admiring. It was incredible….

– Birgit, Sweden

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Soy española viajé a Ecuador en agosto 2021 durante la pandemia, tuve muchas dudas al inicio por lo que escuchaba, pero todo eso terminó cuando arribé a Quito, el encuentro fue increíble, el transporte muy limpio, nuestro guía una persona maravillosa, los hoteles, la comida fue increíble. Admiro su trabajo con las comunidades, recuerdo aún sus rostros llenos de alegría.

– María Ester, País Vasco

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Thanks. It was an incredible experience, and wonderful trip. We enjoyed every moment. Want to thank you both for the perfect and smooth organisation. For all explanations and guidance. For all the fun and time together. It was a journey to in our heart forever. 🥹

– Matthisj Kooi, Netherlands

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