Staff

The directors, office staff, location personnel, and specialized guides at Amazon EcoLodges strive to reach two goals:

1. Make sure that your expedition is a memorable experience and
2. Insure the conservation of the fragile eco-systems you will enjoy along your trip.

For 20 years, our directors have dedicated innumerable efforts to encourage sustainable development and responsible tourism management in the south-eastern region of Peru, with a particular emphasis on Manu National Park and Tambopata National Reserve.

Drivers and Boat Crew

Our boat crew and drivers are entirely local in origin. They have extense knowledge of the area and a vast experience riding over all river and weather conditions. They are also qualified mechanics, and are certified by the Peruvian Ministry of Transportation.

Cooks

We have always gotten raving food reviews at our lodges. We will cook your your food according to the highest standards, taking into account any special diets, alergies, and/or preferences you might have. Please let us know of any information regarding your food preferences ahead of time.

Rafting Instructors

Our rafting instructors are experienced and qualified even for Class 5 river conditions. River conditions on our programs vary between class I, II and III at the most.

Guides

A guide is a very important part of your trip. He will help you understand all about the rainforest, the relationship between plants and animals and the importance of conserving the many ecosystems you will enjoy. Among our staff we have biologists, anthropologists and rain forest specialists. All our guides speak English and some of them German, Italian or French.

Name: José Medina
Specialty: Microbiology, orchids and ornamental fish.
Experience: 11 years as a guide in Manu National Park.
Languages: Spanish and English

Name: Juan Carlos Hualverde
Specialty: Birdwatching, mammals and plants.
Experience: 4 years as a guide in Manu National Park
Languages: Spanish and English.

Name: Rivelino Llactahuamán Lastra
Specialty: Giant otters, fungi and wildlife in general.
Experience: 11 years as a guide in Manu National Park.
Languages: Spanish, English and Dutch

Name: Boris Castro Valer
Specialty: Sociology, Economics and Tourism.
Experience: 9 years as a guide in Manu National Park
Languages: Spanish and English

Name: Wilbert Jiménez
Specialty: Insects, birds, mammals and Manu’s history.
Experience: 3 years as guide in the Manu National Park
Languages: Spanish and English.

Name: Ciro Gutiérrez Marquina
Specialty: Flora and fauna in general and first aid.
Experience: 4 years as a guide in the Manu National Park
Languages: Quechua, Spanish and English

Name: David Livia
Specialty: Birdwatching, the Andes and the wetland.
Experience: 3 years as guide in the Manu National Park
Languages: Quechua, Spanish and English.

Name: Ronald Grajeda Solórzano
Specialty: Plants, mammals and reptiles.
Experience: 4 years as guide in the Manu National Park
Languages: Quechua, Spanish and English

Name: Tomás Llancay
Specialty: Birdwatching
Experience: 2 years as a guide in the Manu National Park
Languages: Spanish and english