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About us Metropolitan Touring

 


Our company is a DMC/ground handler, established in 1953. We first began operating in Ecuador, and have further expanded to Peru, Argentina, Chile and Colombia.  

We pioneered travel to the Galápagos Islands in the 1960s. Today, we have our own trio of expedition cruise vessels: the MV Santa Cruz and yachts Isabela II and La Pinta.  The company also owns the Finch Bay Eco Hotel on Santa Cruz Island.

In 2011, our holding group inaugurated a boutique hotel in the historic heart of Quito, Casa Gangotena, and in 2012, opens a secluded  lodge, Mashpi Lodge, built and operated according to best practices in sustainability, in a private Andean rainforest reserve brimming with biodiversity just two and a half hours' drive from Quito. 

Our operations across the continent are characterized by beautifully tailor-made itineraries and our commitment to sustainable travel as well as the highest standards of service and attention to detail.

With our own local offices, we have excellent experience, contacts, products and knowledge, guaranteeing seamless operations and consistent experiences, particularly when combining two or more countries. We can therefore offer a one-stop-shop for our clients' operational and administrative needs in South America.

Metropolitan Touring caters to premium and specialist segments, as well as cruises and shore excursions, meetings and incentives. We partner with our travel trade clients every step of the way: designing itineraries that fit their needs; supplying training and consumer presentations and webinars; providing high resolution image banks, 360° panoramic photos and videos; putting together marketing initiatives; and organizing fam and press trips.

With nearly 60 years of experience, we are proud of our team of destination specialists and their invaluable insider knowledge of each country, backed by 24/7 on-site operational support. This team is complemented and reinforced by our financial stability and strong emphasis on research and development, as well as our continual investment in technology solutions.

Metropolitan Touring has placed our environmental policy at the very heart of our business. We constantly seek to have a positive impact in the communities we work with, as well as contributing to preserving the integrity of ecosystems.  

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Corporate Fact Sheet

  • Our Mission: To share the wonders of Latin America with the world's explorers.
  • Our Vision: To lead the way of excellence in the travel industry in South America.
  • Company Founded: 1953
  • Employees: 675
  • Headquarters: Metropolitan Touring Building
  • Avenida De Las Palmeras N45-74 y De Las Orquídeas
  • Quito - Ecuador
  • Locations: Offices in the main cities of Ecuador and sales, support and R&D offices worldwide.
  • Contact: (593) 2 298 8300
  • Website: www.metropolitan-touring.com

Management Team

  • Roque Sevilla, Chairman of the Board
  • Paulina Burbano de Lara, Executive President, CEO
  • María Cecilia Alzamora, Marketing and Development Vice-President
  • Adrián Peñafiel, Sales and Operations Vice-President
  • Ana Cristina Valdivieso de Kranen, Commercial Director
  • Tamara de Karolys, Commercial Director Travel Agents & New Markets
  • Nicolás Benítez, Operations Manager
  • Francisco Dousdebes, Sales Manager
  • Hideo Taniguchi, Sales Manager Asia
  • Silvia Cifuentes, Sales Manager
  • Klaus Fielsch, Sales Manager
  • Dominic Hamilton, Head of Communication
  • Amparo Villalba, Products & Suppliers  Manager
  • Natalia Ulloa, Marketing Manager

 

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Cruises to Galapagos, Galapagos Tours, Travel Galapagos Islands - Metropolitan Touring Press
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If you are interested in cruises to Galapagos, choose Metropolitan Touring. Our experience of over 50 years allows us to provide guests with a unique, unforgettable travel experience.
   
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Metropolitan Touring publications and reviews of different magazines and newspapers of the world.
   
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Metropolitan Touring's Awards and certificates of tourism. LATA awards, Great Place to Work, Smart Voyager.
   
Galapagos Travel Brochure, Cruising Galapagos, Galapagos Tours
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View our Galapagos travel brochure for more information on Metropolitan Touring's quality travel experiences. We have over 50 years of experience and will make your trip one that you will never forget. Book today.
   
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Metropolitan touring reviews, opinions and comments of our Guests on board MV Santa Cruz, Isabela and La Pinta Galapagos Cruise Finch Bay Hotel Galapagos and Ecuador Tours
   
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See the recommended links about some hotels in the main cities of Ecuador.
   
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Fundación Galápagos has been chosen by Coca Cola to participate in the campaign “Every bottle has a story” for its commitment to making a positive difference to the Islands

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Metropolitan Touring is one of South America’s most known and respected travel companies, providing unrivalled service to our guests for nearly 60 years. Along with our operations in Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, Chile and Colombia, we also own and operate the finest ships for Galapagos Island cruises - the M/V Santa Cruz, Yacht Isabella II and Yacht La Pinta - as well as the Finch Bay Eco Hotel. Come explore with us!
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