These fields trips are not organized by FLACSO but by external individuals/companies.

1. City Walk in Old Quito: Exploring the Historic Downtown

Date: May 18 or May 19, 2024
Guide: Julio Paltán López, Dr. (c) in Political Science and Sociologist. With many years of experience, Julio offers tours of Quito's Historic Downtown, sharing special and lesser-known insights.
Itinerary:
-Starting Point: Square of Quito's Largest Basilica (Basílica del Voto Nacional)
-Camilo Egas Art Museum
-Square of Benalcázar
-Higo's House
-Square of Independence
-Church of San Francisco
-Lunch: Enjoy traditional Ecuadorian cuisine
Included: Entrance fees to the Camilo Egas Museum and Higo's House, as well as lunch.
Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
What to Bring: Jacket, hat or cap, water, and comfortable walking shoes.
Cost per Person: $18
Language: English on May 18, 2024, and Spanish on May 19, 2024

Registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VlJUKKh6Qtrtr7bdSDMYJHKUEmpynZA9Lcuw9GaqGBk/viewform?ts=6633ced1&edit_requested=true

2. Tour: Amazon, cocoa and culture experience
Dates: May 18 - 20
Discover the Amazon rainforest with local guides, community tourism and agroecology
Know the process from organic cocoa to make the best chocolate in the world with native kichwa people.
Visit wonderful places like waterfalls, rivers, canyon, petroglyphs, see wildlife in a zoo, walks and canoa rides. 
Registration Deadline: May 14
Payment Deadline: May 16
Lenguage: English - Spanish
Registration form: https://forms.gle/CL8xU7JnPmjD1un26

3. Tour: Chocolate experience + The middle of the world
Date: May 17
Learn about the cocoa Geography and process to make the best chocolate in the world in the 'Bean to bar experience'
Make and taste many kinds of fine chocolate.
Visit the Middle of the World park with its museums and attractions.
Registration Deadline: May 14
Payment Deadline: May 15
Language: English - Spanish
Registration form: https://forms.gle/qfrRo6URqPePtDZe9