About Us

Maquita Turismo is a tour operator and DMC located in Quito, it was created in 1993 by the Maquita Fair Trade Foundation, with the aim of promoting responsible and community tourism in Ecuador and South America.

Maquita Turismo offers its clients authentic experiences in continental Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands and Peru through tailor-made tours with great cultural content and commitment to mother earth.

Our Principles

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We promote responsible tourism with ethical, social, cultural values and respect for the rights of Mother Nature.

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We contribute to the conservation of heritage through the rational use of natural resources and respect for expressions of cultural identity.

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We promote associativity with opportunities and benefits for everyone, guaranteeing gender equality with the empowerment of women.

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We promote quality experiences and rewarding encounters between visitors and local communities.

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We promote knowledge transfer and capacity development to ensure quality and sustainable business practices.

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We contribute to inclusive local development through solidarity economic tourist circuits.

Our Mentors and Directors

Father Graziano Mason de Marchi

President

Due to its commitment and identification with the poorest, since the 90’s, together with women’s and youth organizations, it promotes in Ecuador, community tourism experiences with fair trade principles, for, through the exchange between communities and tourists not only know, enjoy and take care of nature but also support families to achieve better living conditions.

María Jesús Pérez Mateos

Executive Director

From the institutional commitment of the Maquita Foundation, together with the organizations and cooperation agencies, it promotes sustainable and responsible tourism initiatives, in order to achieve the comprehensive development of communities through the generation of employment and economic income for families through the Social and Solidarity Economy. , with a fair distribution and conservation of cultural and environmental wealth.

William Villanueva Hernández

Commercial Manager

He has been working at Maquita Turismo for 10 years, and has more than 17 years of experience in the industry on issues of sustainable tourism, community tourism, programming, commercialization and tourism marketing. He has led training and capacity development programs for communities and organizations, taking into account the principles of responsible tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals.