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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.   Visit our Press Room here Visit our Blog here 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

 

Privacy policy     Operations and Emergency Numbers     Cruises to Galapagos, Galapagos Tours, Travel Galapagos Islands - Metropolitan Touring Press 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.     MT Publications and Reviews Metropolitan Touring publications and reviews of different magazines and newspapers of the world.     Metropolitan Touring's Awards Metropolitan Touring's Awards and certificates of tourism. LATA awards, Great Place to Work, Smart Voyager.     Galapagos Travel Brochure, Cruising Galapagos, Galapagos Tours 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.     Guest´s Comment Book 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     Recommended Links See the recommended links about some hotels in the main cities of Ecuador.     Meet us on Social Networks Find Metropolitan Touring on Social Networks and become our fan. Here you are welcome to share your comments, experiences, photos and videos of your trips.     Office Calendar Updates Please don’t forget that our offices will be closed in the following countries on these dates.     Our Trade Event Calendar Here you can find all the trade fairs that Metropolitan Touring will be attending during the whole year.

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