A GREAT COMPANION AND GUIDE TO TRAVEL WITH

 

Francisco Guayasamin worked with me as my guide during my recent  my visit to Ecuador.
Before arriving in Ecuador Francisco was in contact with me via email
to carefully organise and discuss my itinerary.
Francisco was there on my arrival into Quito airport and came to the airport on my departure.

Francisco has an incredible knowledge of his country and
is very sympathetic to the different cultures of Ecuador.
He worked really hard arranging things for me,
making sure that we stayed in exactly the right hotels for my budget.
 I was particularly impressed with his choice of hotel in Quito.

We journeyed from Mishahualli in the Amazon to Alausi in the highlands of Ecuador.
Ecuador is a beautiful, colourful and fascinating country with wonderful, friendly people,
and there were so many interesting places that Francisco showed me,
well worth the 16 days I set aside for the trip.

Francisco is an intelligent and knowledgable guide,
but most of all he's a great companion to travel with.

HUGH SITTON

From Scotland

HE SHOWED ME THE REAL ECUADOR

 

During my first trip to Ecuador I decided to contract a personal tour guide, Francisco Guayasamin.
My experience was amazing and he took me to different cities and showed me the real Ecuador.
I ate the custom plates, visited local markets within the cities.
Francisco educated me about Ecuador's historic places in a unique way.

I felt really comfortable and lucky to have him as my personal tour guide.
Francisco is a down to earth guy and he looked out for me at all times
and through many circumstance through out the tour.

He will get you the best hotels, with breakfast included, and eatery places.
Francisco's honesty and the way he organized the tour,
made my trip to Ecuador beautiful and relaxing.

Guess what!! I will be retiring Ecuador soon.

NILDA TORRES
From Puerto Rico

AMAZING PLACES, GREAT TALENT, GOOD ART, FOOD AND WONDERFUL SMILES

 

If you are going to Ecuador work with Francisco Guayasamin, 
He can plan any kind of trip you wish to take, highlands or Galapagos Islands
or the Amazon. He will get you there.

I was continuously surprised and pleased by all the places we visited.
He not only got me around to some wonderful places I had no idea existed.
Adding to an eye opening adventure.  I really enjoyed Francisco Guayasmin's great company,
practicality and sense of humor. 

The staff at the hotel was wonderful, my lousy Spanish skills made it hard to share
but they were there when I needed help 

I want to thank my very kind to  Francisco Guayasmin.
he was a shoulder to lean on when my feet hurt too much,
a grocery shopper and nurse when I ate the wrong things.

Thanks Ecuador for letting me visit and see some amazing places, great talent, good art,
wonderful smiles, good food and a wonderful example of a working Democracy dealing
with the challenges of providing services to the people and participating in the global community. 

Right now. I´m a retire living in Cuenca

Thanks Francisco.

Bob Doyle
from U.S.A.

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ECUADOR THROUGH AN ECUADORIAN´S EYES

Francisco is one of the highlights of our international travels.
We told him what we wanted and he exceeded our expectations.

We were met at the Quito airport when we landed
and were treated to the Ecuador only experienced
 by locals which is what we wanted.
Every detail was attended to.

So we had no prepackaged expensive tours. 
There is no way we could have experienced the wonderful places and things we did with out him.
No tour guide book or other company has matched the service we received by him.

Francisco Guayasamin was an amazing guide.
He showed us Ecuador through an Ecuadorian´s eyes.
His knowledge of , and enthusiasm for his country made our trip truly memorable. 

Francisco guided the three of us to some of the most beautiful places in Ecuador

Thank you so much for all you did for us and for the fabulous tour of Ecuador. 

David, Dietrich and Mark 
Elvis Presley Enterprises
Los Angeles

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THE BEST TOUR GUIDE I´VE EVER HAD.

  

Francisco Guayasamin traveled around Ecuador with me for most of my three week trip

I highly recommend him for enyone considering a trip to Ecuador.

Gracious, funny and well organized.

Francisco also speaks very good English and is an Ecuadorian historian in his own right.

Other tour guides asked him questions and wanted to follow us around one tour of indigenous tribes.

From the moment he met me at the airport, I felt like a V.I.P.

Best of all, we are now friends and I have someone to look foward to spending more time

 with when I move to Ecuador.

The best tour guide I´ve ever had,
if you don´t use Francisco it will be our loss

CHRIS DEMARTA

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MI VIAJE A ECUADOR FUE UNA EXPERIENCIA INNOLVIDABLE

 

Contacté por internet con con Francisco Guayasamín,
quien me  organizó un viaje de cuatro días a Quito y sus alrededores.

Llegó el vuelo, la larga espera, la llegada a Quito...
 El primer momento memorable fue la maravillosa bienvenida sudamericana que recibí de Francisco.
El segundo fue conocer, gracias a él, a Gloria, una amiga que me apoyó
y me acompañó en un viaje por Ecuador.
¿Qué puedo decir de los ecuatorianos?
Una combinación de espontaneidad, dulzura y cortesía.

Si buscas una experiencia auténtica de Ecuador, respetando las tradiciones y la cultura local,
Franzisco Guayasamín ofrece una alternativa genuina,
muy diferente a los recorridos turísticos tradicionales.

Gracias, Francisco, por enamorarme de Ecuador y dejarme con ganas de volver.

Recuerdo la caminata al volcán en Quito, inolvidable.
El viento... el paisaje... la comida cocinada en la cima de la montaña... las llamas...
las fotos... y las risas...

Una de las maravillas que me ha brindado Francisco es vivir en contacto con la gente,
experimentar los aromas, los sabores inimaginables, las sonrisas
y las miradas que no se ven todos los días... las tortillas inolvidables,
e inolvidables son los ojos de la niña que ayudaba a su madre a cocinar, la única mesita,
las ollas grandes, el café con canela y chocolate, y una deliciosa bebida tradicional...

Mi  viaje a Ecuador fue una experiencia inolvidable, gracias al feliz y afortunado comienzo de haber conocido a Francisco Guayasamin, un gran defensor de los derechos humanos para todo tipo de personas y promovedor  de las relaciones auténticas y sinceras.

GRACIAS, FRANZISCO

Natascia de  Italia 

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THE BEST TOUR GUIDE AND SPANISH TEACHER IN ECUADOR

 

I came to Ecuador as a tourist and fell in love with the place.
 I decided to return to Ecuador in order to see more of the country and to improve my Spanish.
An old friend from work recommended Francisco Guayasamin as a tour guide.

I spoke with Francisco a couple times on line from the US and found him friendly and knowledgeable. He booked an excellent hotel for me, picked me up at the airport, and made sure

I was comfortable in my hotel room. 

My initial plan was to take Spanish classes at one of the many language schools for foreigners in Quito. However, Francisco offered to help me with my Spanish at no additional cost.
So, we’ve been speaking in Spanish ever since I arrived.
He corrects my mistakes, teaches me practical, everyday Spanish,
and when I get stuck, he’s able to explain things to me in English.
I’ve been studying Spanish on line with different language schools over the past three years, and have worked with multiple teachers. Francisco is among the best teachers I’ve worked with,
and charges less for this combined service (tour guide + language teacher)
than any school I found (and I’ve searched across multiple Latin American countries).

Over the course of three weeks, I visited numerous sites in and around Quito with Francisco,
attended several cultural events that I would never have discovered on my own,
despite my travel experience and all the travel books I armed myself with before returning to Ecuador. He also discovered that I’m a glutton, and so took it upon himself to help me explore the culinary traditions of Ecuador, in addition to its history and nature sites.
Every day we ate something different and he would explain the origins of the dish,
how it’s prepared, etc. At my request, he also introduced me to several locals and thanks to him.
This was a cultural immersion experience beyond my wildest dreams.

Perhaps the highlight of my visit was the weeklong trip to Baños de Agua Santa and to Alausí.
I cannot rave enough about this trip. Francisco arranged all the details, as usual, and we went together. We took the bus, and the ride was fun because of the great scenery and because
I enjoyed chatting with him all the way (another chance to work on my Spanish).
The hotels he chose in both towns were excellent, and he knew all the neat sites to visit.
One of the things that stood out to me was his friendly manner in dealing with everyone,
from the bus drivers to the street vendors.
He treats people with respect and it pays dividends.

Last but not least, I’ve been considering getting residency here in Ecuador.
Francisco knows all the paperwork that needs to be done.
He helped me prepare a list of all the documents I needed to bring with me and,
once I arrived in Ecuador, he started taking me to the government offices where
I needed to get certain documents certified and helped me submit the right application forms, etc. Needless to say, this isn’t an easy process for a foreigner to try and navigate alone.
I had heard from others that it’s best to avoid lawyers because of their tendency to overcharge
and overcomplicate things. With Francisco, the process was a breeze.
He kept apologizing to me for what he considered too much bureaucracy in Ecuador.
I didn’t know what he was talking about because as far as I was concerned,
it couldn’t have been easier—thanks to his help, of course.

If you want to visit Ecuador as a tourist, or if you want to learn practical conversational Spanish
and get a real taste of the culture, I highly recommend Francisco Guayasamin.
And if you’re trying to apply for residency, do yourself a favor and try him out.
You won’t be sorry. 

Moe Ibrahim

from Egypt.

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HE´S THE MAN WHO CAN

Inspiring history lessons, succulent food, invigorating walks, and a LOT of laughter:
These are some of the reasons I recommend Francisco Guayasamin 
for anyone contemplating a tour in Ecuador or a move to Ecuador

He's the man who can!

Joseph

from Qatar 

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FRANCISCO GUAYASAMIN IS A FONT OF KNOWLEDGE

  

If you are thinking of hiring Francisco Guayasamin as your tour guide,
you will NOT regret engaging him!

We were extremely impressed with how well he listened to what we were - and were not - interested in, and tailored his recommendations / escorted excursions accordingly!

He is a font of knowledge, and gave us confidence in navigating the area independently
as well as with him! A real find!!!

Rick & Noland

A PLEASURE TRIP FROM THE BEGINING TO THE END

"I visited Ecuador on my own, without ever having been to South America before.  

Francisco Guayasamin made the trip a pleasure from beginning to end.

I described some of things I wanted to experience in Ecuador, and Francisco arranged it all.  

He met me at the airport, and made sure I was situated in my hotel. 
Francisco showed me a side of Quito that I doubt many visitors get to see. 
He knew the history of all the sites, and was able to speak knowledgeably about
everything from the history of the indigenous people of the area to today's politics.  
One thing I remember about that visit was all the great food we found!

Francisco also arranged trips outside of Quito so that I could see the market at Otavalo
and the surrounding area as well as the beautiful countryside to the south of Quito
on the way to Baños de Agua Santa.

If you want to see more of Ecuador than the average visitor, contact Francisco! 
He'll make your vacation a truly unique and enjoyable adventure!"

Bruce  Van Horn 

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UN VIAJE INNOLVIDABLE EN ECUADOR

 

"Gracias Francisco por un viaje fantástico y entrañable por Ecuador.

Lo pasamos muy bien, fue una manera amena de conocer tu país.

Fue un viaje inolvidable.

Hemos viajado por todo el mundo, pero todos los guías siguen un formato igual casi en todas partes.

Solo te llevan a sitios turísticos y para comer, solo donde ellos ganan comisiones.

Tú eres diferente. Tu manera de guiar es muy cercana, personalizada y humanizarte. 

Contigo realmente pudimos experimentar lo que es ser ecuatoriano.

Para los turistas  gays tienes un gran carisma y una muy buena manera de tratar a la gente.

Encontramos en ti una persona culta con una preparación y conocimiento de su país muy profunda.

Para quienes realmente deseen conocer el Ecuador, Francisco Guayasamin es el guía ideal.

Antonio Burgos

ESPAÑA 

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VISIT AT THE HANDS OF ONE OF THE BEST TOUR OPERATOR IN ECUADOR

 

The Mountains of Ecuador have always fascinated me,
so on my last visit at the hands of one of the best tour operators in this country
Francisco Guayasamin  - Ecuador Gay Tour Guide, 

Antonio Burgos García and me too were on an amazing tour of Condors and hummingbirds.
Suffice to say, we saw Condors and had ample opportunity to photograph them
and also seemany varieties of hummingbirds.

The array of these coloured flying gems was incredible with up to 8 or different species
present in the various places we stopped that had gardens planted with native plants
so these fascinating birds came to feed. One of my favourites the White Necked Jacobin,
here photographed in the misty Rainforests of the foothills of the Andean Mountains
at Mindo cloudy forest. 

Jeffrey Sáez 

GIBRALTAR

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HE IS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT ECUADOR

 

I originally found Francisco through a web search and once we were in contact
I immediately felt at ease with him and knew that I'd be well taken care of.  

All the tours that he took me on: Quito historic center tour, Mindo cloud forest and Otavalo
were very personalized for me and I felt more like I was just hanging out with a friend
who had a lot of knowledge of his country.  

That was exactly what I was hoping for. In fact, Francisco even invited me to a local LGBT
event one evening which was a great way to meet locals and have local insight.  

Now I feel like I've made a new friend in Ecuador. 
Francisco is extremely knowledgeable about his country, not just about the tourist sights but history, politics and many other topics.  

Thank you

CHRIS MOXON 

THE MOST VERSATILE...

 

When people ask me  "Tolo what has been your favorite country to travel in?" 
I break  my answer up into the 2 distinct categories.
 

 1.  The most photogenic.
The winner is  NEW ZEALAND and through research
I have found that millions of others agree.

2.  Most versatile. And the winner is Ecuador.
It just seems to have everything a traveler would like to explore.
It's got a variety  of climate zones, diverse landscapes from Andes Mountains vistas to sea level
where nice beaches dot the coastline.

Ecuador has many indigenous peoples who look, speak and dress in a multitude of ways.
This small country has hot springs, mountain top craters and
a fascinating fully restored railroad line..
My list has just scratched the surface.

* William Tolo Perry

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FRANCISCO GUAYASAMIN IS DEFINITELY AMONG THE BEST

 

I have done quite a bit of traveling throughout South America, including Ecuador, where Francisco served as my tour guide. I enjoyed my visit so much that I returned just last year.

If you plan to visit Ecuador and are looking for a guide who specializes in gay tourism, then Francisco Guayasamin is definitely among the best. He knows all of the places to go for sightseeing during the day and fun times at night. Aside from being an excellent tour guide, Francisco is really a great guy personally. If you travel Ecuador with Francisco Guayasamin as your guide, you will be extremely satisfied.

Walter Wilson

Washington D.C

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WONDERFUL DAYS IN ECUADOR

 

Francisco, thank you so much for a wonderful two days in Ecuador.

We had a wonderful time with you guys and appreciate you
showing us around this beautiful country.
Hope to see you again soon!

Kevin & Turner
U.S.A.

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IT WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE

  

We just had the most wonderful trip to Mindo.
We rang in the New Year, spending days on either side seeing all Mindo had to offer,
and a bit of pieces of Quito.

Our guide was Francisco Guayasamin
who worked with us to determine what we wanted to explore.
It was an amazing experience.
This is a photo he took of me at the Mariposario de Mindo.
Cannot recommend him and his friend Víctor Cevallos more!

Lje Bear
from U.S.A.  

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WE CAN HIGHLY RECOMMEND FRANCISCO´S SERVICES

Me and my friends recommend the guide services offered by Francisco Guayasamin,
who showed us Quito and its environs for several days and accompanied us on a day trip
to a shrine church, Las Lajas, built in a gorge over the Guaitara River in Ipiales, Columbia.
The day trip included a visit to Ecuador’s Otavalo Market
and the Municipal Cemetery in Tulcan, which is known for its topiaries.

Francisco suggested we tour Quito’s historic district for our first day.
Quito, a North/South-oriented city, hugs the Andes traversing its peaks.
The old town contained its historic center with several churches,
and we visited a number them:
La Campania, a beautifully appointed Jesuit Baroque church is quite ornate and covered in gold leaf
and La Basilica del Voto Nacional.
What was most appreciated was Francisco emphasis on how the Church
interacted with the indigenous population and how these structures represented themes that the indigenous found meaningful to them, including the local fauna.

On subsequent days we visited a few museums,
one emphasizing indigenous art (La Casa de Albabado),
which is maintained in a beautifully restored building which was once a house.
We also saw some of Ecuador’s more modern art,
visiting the exquisitely appointed home of Oswaldo Guayasamín,
Ecuador’s most recognized modern artist, and his Chapel of Man,
which contains several of his paintings.

Francisco also took us to an Inca ruin, which represented a border area of that Empire,
and a local site on the Equator which demonstrated several phenomena experienced
on and slightly north or south of that line.
While several of these sights can be found in the guidebook,
value was also found in Francisco’s diverting from the beaten path.
His deep knowledge of his city allowed us to see some of its more remote treasures
and his knowledge of shopping opportunities provided access which
we would not have come upon through our own explorations.
He also was helpful in ferreting out store opening times and in negotiation with Its merchants.

In sum, we can highly recommend Francisco’s services
and note that the costs associated with them were more than reasonable.

EVERETT HUGHES & FRIENDS

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HE IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE SITES VISITED

 

I can say nothing but wonderful things about the time I spent with Francisco Guayasamin,
my tour guide  and his wonderful driver, Miltón.

Francisco acted as my tour guide on my first visit to Ecuador
and was wonderful as the first Ecuadorian person I met here.
I’m here to tell you that he is VERY knowledgeable about the history
and interesting points about the sites visited
I have since moved to Ecuador
and he recently served as my guide on a drive from Quito to Riobamba.

Such a pleasure to cross paths once again.
And I look forward to taking advantage of his services in the future,
as well, as I get more settled into my new life here in Cuenca,
especially as I eventually spend more time exploring more of Quito
and its surrounding sites and areas of interest.
Thank you, Francisco! You're wonderful and amazing.

* Richard Schlattmann

Montana - U.S.A 

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FRANCISCO MADE OUR DECISION TO STAY IN ECUADOR AN EASY ONE!

 

Thanks, Francisco Guayasamin, for making our trip to Ecuador memorable.
We appreciate you showing us around your beautiful country
and teaching us about indigenous culture.
 You made our decision to stay in Ecuador an easy one!
We feel more at home here than in Florida  or New York.

Nic & Jim

from U.S.A. 

 

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WHAT A DIFFERENCE IT MADE FOR MY MAGICAL TOUR OF ECUADOR.

 

Looking a someone to set up your Ecuador itinerary and be your travel guide? 

I HIGHLY recommend Francisco Guayasamin.
I traveled twice throughout Ecuador with him.
From the moment I arrived in the airport,
I was treated like a V.I.P.
He planned my stay and travelled with me to many cities, towns, mountains and beaches.
He speaks fluent English and is based in Quito.
He knows Ecuador like the back of his hand
and is an advocate for the indigenous communities.

Francisco's knowledge of Ecuador is as immense as his graciousness.
Francisco creates personalized itineraries based upon your interests
and his rates are reasonable.
He is caring, attentive and a tourism professional.

You know you have a fantastic tour guide when other tour guides look to him for information.
This happened when I toured Ecuador with Francisco Guayasamin.
People with other tour guides stopped to listen to Francisco because of his knowledge.
Now that's impressive!  For me
Francisco Guayasamin is the best tour guide in Ecuador!
I cannot imagine touring Ecuador without him.

I wholeheartedly encourage anyone who wants to visit this beautiful country to contact Francisco.

Gabriel of the Light 
    from Florida U.S.A.   

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A FABULOUS TIME WITH LOTS OF LAUGHS

 

Francisco not only put together a great itinerary at short notice
and booked my Galapagos excursions for me,
he also helped look after me a lot after.

I was also able to climb to the summit of the Rumiñahui volcano,
What a wonderful experience!

Booking trips with Francisco Guayasamin
not only means you will see the best of Quito during your visit,
it also means you will have a fabulous time with lots of laughs.
I’m looking forward to my next visit.

Kurt Macintosh

New Zeland

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FRANCISCO ALSO GUIDES HETEROSEXUAL PEOPLE

 

We are heterosexual, and it was the best choice to have been recommended
to choose a gay tour guide, especially since his knowledge of art is superior
to any other heterosexual tour guide.

Yes! , Francisco Guayasamin is amazing! 

Thanks for hanging out with us! 

Enjoyed your company, 

your vast knowledge of Ecuadorian history, 

your fabulous designer sister and her shop, 

and dining with you and a beautiful view! 

I love Francisco.
He’s so knowledgeable and interested in so many things from art to culture,
history,  geology and geography!
He’s a pleasure to hang out with
and knows the interesting nooks and crannies of his country.
❤️ can’t wait to visit again!

Anne and Friends
From Cánada

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HE IS AN AMAZING TOUR GUIDE FOR MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY

I’d like to recommend the services of Francisco Guayasamin.

He is an amazing tour guide for members of our community

and I feel fortunate someone recommended him to me

as I was planning my first trip to Ecuador.

I can’t possibly say enough great things about Francisco.

I had never been out of the U.S. before this trip

and Francisco’s help really put me at ease. 

He was so helpful in helping set up an itinerary with me,  

recommended places to stay  

and arranged for a driver during our time together.  

Francisco even offers a pick up service at the airport.

After nervously making my way through customs,

it was my first time and turned out not to be a big deal, 

it was so comforting to see a familiar and friendly face waiting for me.

Francisco clearly loves introducing people to this beautiful country,

but if you are just looking for a guide

who will point at an attraction and say “look… there’s is the…” as you walk by,

then Francisco is not your guy. 

I’m sure he told me things about the things he was showing me

that other guides wouldn’t have told me. 

If you’d like to include something special in your trip

as I wanted to buy a Panama hat, really called by ecuadorians Montecristi hat, 

just let him know. He will do his best to accommodate your request

and I haven’t laughed so much in a long time. 

Kendel Joyce

From U.S.A 

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THE ONLY ONE PROFESSIONAL GAY TOUR GUIDE IN ECUADOR

I have spend one week in Quito

Most of the days I have been  on tours in Quito and surrounding areas

with Francisco Guayasamin,

the only one professional gay tour guide in Ecuador. 

He knows the area so well and he is very knowledgeable.  

He can give you much info and insight to the local night life,

clubs, videos, cafes and saunas.

He can help you with , Galápagos cruises, pre cruise or post cruise tours,

gay or otherwise.

He has many years of experience in and around Quito. 

Also he knows pretty well Ecuador.

I highly recommend him

Paul Parker 

from U.S.A

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I HAD THE BEST TIME WITH THEM

 

Francisco is amazingly knowledgeable!
You’ll learn so crazy much!
I spent 3 days with Francisco and Victor and had the BEST time with them!
They were so much fun, caring, knowledgeable! Amazing!
And, I’m straight! Lol! Makes no difference!

Love you both! 💙

Jan Harr

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WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME

 

We had a wonderful time with Francisco.
He is both informative and fun.
Very flexible, we told him certain things we wanted to see and he adapted the itineraries.
He is a personal guide so it is only you and those travelling with you.
Made us have a very good impression of Quito.
In total we spent three great days going to old town, museums, Pichincha volcano,
and a tour outside Quito to Cotopaxi national park.
Has my highest recommendation.

Eric & Antonio
From Spain and England 

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ECUADOR AS A RESIDENT OF COUNTRY

 

My brother and I took a vacation to Ecuador.   

We wanted to see how it would be to live in Ecuador as a resident of the country.

 Francisco Guayasamin, who speaks English quite well, was our interpreter and tour guide. 

Francisco had made arrangements for activities, accommodations, and travel needs. 

 We stopped anywhere along the way we chose, and enjoyed the flexibility we had by having a dedicated driver and vehicle. 

 The driver was also very friendly and we enjoyed the company as we rolled down the road. 
We asked every question that came to mind, and Francisco answered them all. 
We found him to be very knowledgeable about any aspect of his country. 
We discussed the many indigenous peoples of Ecuador,
the history from the time the Spaniards arrived in the 1500’s, the current government, and the many influences of the Catholic Church, and of course toured many beautiful cathedrals built under the guidance of the Church and architects brought from Europe. 
Francisco knows all regions of the country and can educate you about them all.  

    Our trip to Ecuador accomplished everything we expected and we both thoroughly enjoyed it.  Francisco was very instrumental in making our trip successful.
He is honest, friendly, extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of Ecuador, and fun to travel with.  
  You may contact him through his phone or e mail. 
He is NOT a high pressure salesman and he will respond to your email
in a friendly and courteous manner.

I highly recommend him as a guide if you are taking a trip to Ecuador. 

 

Rick Bettes from 

Texas, U.S.A

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HE SHOW ME THE REAL ECUADOR

 

"I am so happy that I found "Francisco Guayasamin" on the internet and hired him as my guide to Ecuador! Not only is he a very personable and friendly guy,
he is extremely knowledgeable about his country and very enthusiastic about sharing it with people.
His input in developing an itinerary was very helpful;
and his ability to be flexible with that itinerary and make last minute changes
as we went along was vital to our trip's success.
He is able to accommodate a variety of special interests,
including glbt  activities which were aspects of Ecuador life that I wanted to explore.

"Francisco Guayasamin" was able to show me the real Ecuador.

Thanks to Francisco, my trip was very informative and productive, and helped me to develop an intelligent impression of the country based on actual observation
and experience as opposed to internet hype.
I would not have accomplished nearly as much on my trip had I not had Francisco with me.

If you are planning a trip to Ecuador,

I highly recommend you have Francisco show it to you.

He is worth every penny!"

DAN  BETTES

New York 

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ECUADOR THROUGHT A QUEER LENS

 

Francisco and Victor were instrumental in making sure I had a great time during my visit to Ecuador. I travelled solo and did little research before arriving, but thankfully Francisco took care of everything and planned a wonderful two-day itinerary for us to explore Quito and Cotopaxi. He was prompt, friendly, fun, and always made sure we had a great time. He also shared information about his early activism in the Ecuadorian LGBTQ+ scene and I loved learning about the country through a queer lens. I will definitely reach out to Francisco the next time I'm in Ecuador and encourage anyone planning a trip there to do the same - you will be happy you did, and you'll make a new friend, too!

Christopher Wannamaker
Cánada

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OUR DAYS IN ECUADOR WERE PERFECT!

 

After researching the best way to see the different ecosystems in Ecuador we chose Francisco’s tour company.  Ecuador is truly a beautiful place.

Francisco has  a huge, welcoming smile. He is high energy with the ability to go with the flow on a daily basis, enthusiastic, accommodating, knowledgeable and just friendly by nature!

Francisco spent 7 nights with us, doing a loop through the lushly forested jungle, rain and cloud forests. This tour was amazing, each day filled with beauty and excitement while seeing the best in each area. The hotels and resorts were charming with the amenities requested included steam thermal baths.

Francisco Guayasamin knows this part of his country intimately and his knowledge is vast from the history to the flora and fauna of each area. He is interesting! We never tired of listening to him and in fact admitted that we looked forward to the stories, facts, myths throughout each day. He is knowledgeable, interesting and funny!

He also has a way of encouraging even the most timid to try new adventures and foods.

Francisco was warned ahead of time that we had varied food preferences from very simple, mild fare to wanting to try any and everything local. Again, Francisco knows many of the restaurants in each area. Whether simple, exotic, fancy or casual, inexpensive or not he will guide your group to a good, mostly excellent choice to relax and regroup while eating exactly what you wanted, without even knowing it! He also has a knack for knowing when it's time to take a break before we realize it for ourselves.

We spent the remainder of our vacation in Quito where Francisco Guayasamín has spent his life. I will say only this… we saw every part of this old and interesting city with a guide whose intimate, vast knowledge and love for each place we went was there for everyone within earshot to see.

Again I will say only that the stories, the history, the places we were taken throughout 10 days in Ecuador, Quito, the jungle, the cloud and rain forest were perfect!

Sandie McClary and family

From U.S.A.  

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HE REALLY KNOWS THE HISTORY OF QUITO

 

We had a fantastic time in Quito thanks to our very knowledgeable guide  Francisco Guayasamin!
He took us to all the cool sites around the city.
Great views of Quito from restaurants and the cable car.
He really knows the history of Quito and we highly recommend him!!

CARLTON & ROBERT
U.S.A. 

 

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A GOOD TOUR GUIDE AND STAY IN MY BUDGET

Francisco Guayasamin was our guide while in Ecuador.

Yes, he knew his the culture and politics very well with various options for travel and lodging. He gave Alex and me a plethera of activities to experience while in Ecuador.

He is a marvelous guide.
He knows a lot about tourism in Ecuador but he is quite knowledgeable about becoming
a citizen and getting a bank account. What is happening is lawyers are hiking their prices on wealthy EXPATS and expats who have property are taking advantage of expats who are moving their as they are pushing cost up. He has assisted many gay expats and they continue to go to him for things they don't understand. He refers to the expats as his children.

I like Alausi which is a small town in the highlands.
I love Cuenca, which is in the highlands about 8,200 feet above sea level offers more activity gay community. I went to their Gay Pride Celebration while there.

Talk with Francisco to see how he can accommodate you. He more than met my expectations.
He had an agenda to follow BUT he was flexible as we made changes in some areas which I don't regret.
We were together night and day for 15 days. He is more like extended family.
Ecuadorians are kind, loving, and accommodating people.

I like the people that Francisco introduced to me. They are all professional and friendly.

Francisco, you got me the BEST. You are such a good tour guide and stay In my budget.

My whole 6 weeks in Ecuador including Galápagos and the Jungle was about $6000.
Thank you for the experiences you gave me.

Glenn Owen from U.S.A. 

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