GUIDES & THE STAFF
STAFF
EQUALS FAMILY
In an industry devoted towards conserving and showcasing the Amazon basin’s natural wonders, we understand people play a major role in tailoring unforgettable memories.
No matter the quality of the nature attractions that we offer, the infrastructure or equipment we might have; people are key to long-term success of crafting wildlife destination experiences.
You can repair a bridge, fix a leaking bungalow, patch-up a broken boat, or even replace it, but one thing is sure, you can’t replace people and we have the best in the business.
More important than being the best, is that they, and we are family and we don’t cease or layout family even during challenging times.
SELECTED GUIDES
Learn from the best jungle experts; seasoned, adventurous, and passionate about nature, our trusted guides are the optimal bridge into the Amazon and the mysteries harbored within the forest. Selected by their experience in the field, interest in learning, and personal talents, stay confident these tropical professionals are always keen to be on the field with a great attitude and care for our guests as much as for the environment.
Fernando Angulo Pratolongo
Time in the field: 30 years
Languages: Spanish/ English/ Some German
With a Master’s degree on conservation and highly passionate for birdwatching species of northern Peru, his team has had success in reintroducing the ‘Pava Aliblanca’ in the region of Lambayeque. He is also member of the Union of International Conservation for Nature & head investigator of CORBIDI.
Darwin Moscoso
Time in the Field: 28 years
Languages: Spanish/ English
Locally born and raised, Darwin knows these forests like the palm of his hand. Eager birder and naturalist, he enjoys every minute of being in the wilderness. When Darwin is not guiding or organizing expeditions, he enjoys painting and making art from the footage and photos he takes during his trips.
Jose Luis Lescano
Time in the Field: 17 years
Languages: Spanish/ English
Former park ranger, Jose Luis is highly passionate for birdwatching. When he is not guiding, Jose Luis is organizing birding trips or photographing birds. He has first hand experience and studies on vipers of Peru.
Carlos Seminario
Time in the field: 27 years
Languages: Quechua/ Spanish/ English/ Italian
Whenever Carlos is not ushering a party, he usually likes to travel and dedicate his time to bird and fauna observation and nature photography.
Saturnino LLactahuamán
Time in the field: 17 years
Languages: Quechua/ Spanish/ English
Growing up amongst birds and wildlife from an early age, Saturnino lives in constant fascination of the vast population of birds that call Manu their home. ‘Satu’ as friends call him, has gained a great experience over the years from his birding expeditions to several territories of Peru and Bolivia. Saturnino has taken part of investigation of macaws with Dr. Charles Munn at Proyecto Guacamayo in collaboration with Corbidi. Whenever he is not birding, you could find him teaching young guides and attending birding events that feed into his main enthusiasm in life: birds.
Roger Huamán
Time in the field: 17 years
Languages: Ashaninka/Quechua/ Spanish/ English