South America travel: Hidden gems on a walking tour in Quito, Ecuador

Sarah Pollok
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South America travel: Hidden gems on a walking tour in Quito, Ecuador
Gonzalo Gallardo shows off a broken statue he will restore back to life. Photo / Sarah Pollok

The workshops of the Ecuadorian capital will help you get your fix of local icons, writes Sarah Pollok

Standing inside Restauraciones Carrion in the Old Town of Quito, Ecuador, is an experience that is both endearing and unnerving.

Endearing because it's here you'll meet Gonzalo Gallardo, a soft-spoken 59-year-old artist

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