Latin roots travel co

CREATING UNFORGETTABLEAND EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL

EXPERIENCES

Why Latin Roots? Who we are

Latin Roots Travel Company is a tour operator founded by Ecuadorian tourism and hospitality professionals bringing together over 30 years of travel industry experience.

From its beginnings, Latin Roots Travel focused on creating travel experiences with a different touch. We did not merely think of great places to visit but also of great moments to share, exposing our guests to different cultures, arts, languages, lifestyle and traditions and inviting them to discover a place different than home but with a home feeling. Converting the travel experience in a great educational opportunity.

Making a Difference on your travel

You can make the most of your trip by adding a purpose to your travel.

Convert your trip in a meaningful experience and a great opportunity to learn something!

Our trips are designed to offer educational opportunities throughout giving you the chance to learn by seeing, experiencing and interacting. We want to enrich your travel experience and create lifelong memories.

Be a responsible traveller!

You can also be a responsible traveller by supporting tourism operations that have a positive impact on the environment and local cultures. While travelling with Latin Roots Travel you will be supporting a local sustainable tour operation. Latin Roots Travel Co. has been verified by Rainforest Alliance as meeting sustainable tourism requirements.

How we have made a difference on travel?

Our tour programs include information and activities that raise participant awareness about conservation and sustainability.

Many of our programs include small projects that give participants an opportunity to be agents of change, helping local communities with specific needs.

We support local community tourism projects whenever possible.

We welcome you to experience Ecuador; we welcome

you to the Latin Roots Travel experience!

LATIN ROOTS TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

• The Route of the Sun, beautiful beaches touched by the Pacific Ocean.

• Tropical forests, abundant vegetation, and remaining mangroves.

• Coastal Haciendas, cacao and banana smells. • Ancient cultures and archeological vestiges.

Conventional Tours: Traditional tours and destinations offered in Ecuador but with Latin Roots

added value.

The Andes: The Andes:

• Outstanding landscapes formed by magnificent volcanoes, mountains and lakes.

• Nature sanctuaries, endemic vegetation and animal species.

• World cultural heritage sites, colonial cities, lifestyle, legends & traditions.

• Ancient indigenous cultures, indigenous markets and handcraft villages.

The The CoastCoast: :

• The only living laboratory on the planet, where you can witness evolution take place.

• Named one of the under water wonders on Earth.

• The largest Marine Reserve in the World• A unique destination, one of the

remaining paradises on earth.

The The AmazonAmazon

• Rain forest, the longs of the planet. • Exotic animals and vegetation.• Marvelous landscapes. • Indigenous tribes and ancient cultures.

The The GalapagosGalapagos..

Academic Experiences: The world is an open book, and Ecuador as well as theprograms we have designed for academic and educational purposes, will definitely

enrichand change your student's educational experience and values.

• Student Field TripsStudent Field TripsNatural and Cultural wealth make Ecuador a perfect destination for anthropology, sociology, Latin American Studies or nature oriented fields, such as biology, ecology amongst others . Latin Roots provides experienced guides, indigenous community contact, genuine destinations, renowned professors and speakers to create a genuine learning experience according to your specific needs.

• Lectures:Lectures:If you want to make your travel experience more educational, we suggest

including fewhours of lectures based on a specific theme of your interest. We count with

recognizedand selected professors and experts who will share with you their knowledge.

• Stay overnight with local families at Indigenous Communitites. Stay overnight with local families at Indigenous Communitites. Learn about the “family concept” in the Ecuadorian indigenous communities whilebeing part of an indigenous family, feel their great hospitality by staying at their

home,share meals with them and experience in a closer way their culture.

• Spanish ClassesSpanish ClassesSpend one, two or more weeks learning or improving the Spanish language, whilesharing with local families in one of the most beautiful and traditional cities of

Ecuador.

Cultural Experiences: Latin Roots Travel gives you the option to experience the custom and

traditions of the different indigenous, afro and mestizos groups living in Ecuador. Learnbehind the scenes about the rich culture and immense history of Ecuador.

• Sharing with a local indigenous family,learning about the Kichwa culture.Sharing with a local indigenous family,learning about the Kichwa culture.

•Soul healing, shamanic sessions & traditional medicine. Soul healing, shamanic sessions & traditional medicine.

•Learning about the Afro Ecuadorian culture in the highlands.Learning about the Afro Ecuadorian culture in the highlands.

•Communities fighting against mangroves deforestation at the Ecuadorian coast.Communities fighting against mangroves deforestation at the Ecuadorian coast.

•The Yunguilla community and its sustainable economical projects.The Yunguilla community and its sustainable economical projects.

•Living the Hacienda Experience in the Ecuadorian Andes.

• Learning about the Ecuadorian gastronomy, novo andina cuisine classes. Learning about the Ecuadorian gastronomy, novo andina cuisine classes.

• Art & Crafts Art & Crafts

Natural Experiences: Ecuador has an extraordinary biodiversity and is considered one of the

17 countries in the world declared as Mega Diverse. This is one of the reasons why Ecuador is

the perfect destination for nature observation trips.

BIRD WATCHING PROGRAMS

•Bird watching programs. Bird watching programs. •Nature observation in the Galapagos Islands & Amazon.Nature observation in the Galapagos Islands & Amazon.•Soft Adventure programs in nature.Soft Adventure programs in nature.

Special Interest Tours

• Photography Tours:Photography Tours: These programs have been specially designed with the advice of recognized Ecuadorian photographers. During the tour photo workshops and classes will be given to participants. Tours include a naturalist guide plus a photography expert Art/Painting Tours: Art/Painting Tours: Capture the Ecuadorian Andes Roots by drawing & painting the Ecuadorian Landscape. This program has been designed to introduce participants to the history of the Ecuadorian art through the drawing and painting practice, and connect you with the Andean Landscapes. Participants are encouraged to develop their own art conception about the Andean roots & culture and capture it in their work. This tour includes

a naturalist guide plus a local recognized artist •Gastronomy ToursGastronomy Tours : Learn about Ecuador culture diversity through its varied gastronomy; learn about the typical products used in the traditional Ecuadorian cuisine, the

origin of certain meals and their importance for the local cultures •Yoga & wellness: Yoga & wellness: Experience a connection with nature by participating in our tours specially designed for Yoga practitioners. Special and magical destinations have been included in this itinerary in order to provide you just the right locations for relaxation and meditation.

CONTACT USWEB PAGE: www.latinrootstravel.com

E-MAIL: [email protected]

TEL/FAX: 593-2 6013290

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS: 593-9 5050537

ADDRESS: Vía. Interoceánica Km. 10 By pass Cumbaya.Edif. Plaza Modena. 1era. Planta Alta Of. 7

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