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Quito
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Gentle Walking Ecuador & Galapagos Safari
15 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Spend four days exploring the nature & culture of northern Ecuador’s Otavalo area
- Enjoy comfortable, handpicked accommodation with lots of character including a centuries-old, traditional hacienda
- Explore the landscape and wildlife on three different Galapagos islands
- Experience close encounters with incredible wildlife of the Galapagos, on foot and in the water
Flight inclusive from £6775, Land only from £5395
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Introduction
Ecuador’s capital city is considered one of the finest in Latin America and its setting, which is flanked by volcanic peaks, is simply breathtaking. Divided into the old and new towns, Quito offers a diverse mix of tradition and modernity, somehow managing to retain a wholly Ecuadorian flavour. The old town is a wonder, with blocks and blocks of colonial architecture, narrow streets and picturesque plazas, which date back to the mid 1500s when the Spanish founded the city. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, the old town suffered a major earthquake in 1987, which led to intensive repairs and renovations but it has managed to retain its charm and ‘old world’ feel. In contrast, the new town is a sprawling mass of modern shopping malls, multi-story hotels and high-rise government buildings and offers a lively, vibrant face to modern-day Ecuador.