18 Nov 2024
We spent one day in Quito before our Galapagos trip. We booked this day tour. Juan Carlo and his driver picked us up at our hotel right on time-- 8:30. They took us to so many sights. Be sure to see the National Basilica, San Francisco church, the Parque Itchimbia (Quito sign). Our driver was an expert, for sure. Always felt safe in the crazy traffic. Spent some time on a walking tour of the old city. We went to a chocolate factory and heard a young lady describe several different chocolates. Lastly, we went to the middle of the earth. Juan grew up in this area so he knew so much history. I recorded his explanations on my phone so I could use it when I make my Shutterfly book. Hopefully, we will return to Quito some future time and hire Juan again; he did a great job for us.