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All of Explorama's guides are local people, raised in the Peruvian rain forest, with an extensive and sensitive knowledge of the ecology and culture of the Amazon. Our guides have an average of 8 to 14 years experience with the company, and while many of them have only completed a few years of formal schooling, all have worked closely with the most prominent scientists in rain forest ecology and conservation. Their expertise is utilized in rainforest workshops, Earthwatch projects, and to assist doctoral students in all areas of rainforest studies.

Explorama guides are able to explain the rainforest on a scientific level, while also expressing a love for the place that only comes from having grown up within it. When traveling with Explorama you can be assured of a warm welcome from the villagers as you learn about their daily life. You will never feel intrusive accompanied by our guides because they share a common background with those who live there. Explorama has also sought to be an integral partner in the life of the local villages we visit by initiating and supporting educational programs for village school children and their teachers.
 
AalAristídes Arévalo Lozano was born in the village of San Pedro de Marupa on the Amazon River. Ary has been guiding 28 years and has been working for Explorama for over 35 years. He speaks English, Spanish and Italian. Ary likes teaching people about the place he loves and working where every day is a new adventure. He also enjoys playing the quena and guitar and learning any new instrument.
AalArmando Del Aguila Del Aguila was born in Iquitos, Perú. He has been guiding tourists for 23 years and has worked for Explorama for 13. Armando speaks Spanish and English and is certified in his field as a "Guia Oficiál de Turismo". He likes every aspect of guiding tourist guests in the jungle. He loves the natural world, loves his job and hopes to be part of helping to save the rain forest.
AalAbelardo Flores Hidalgo was born and raised in the town of Indiana, Perú on the Amazon River. He has been guiding tourists for 9 years and working for Explorama for 11. Abelardo speaks Spanish and English and says he tries to know a little bit about everything in the rainforest environment. He enjoys his profession because it allows him to present his culture and environment to new people he meets from around the world.
AalAmner Ismodes Soplin was born in the villaje of Tamanco on the Napo River in Perú. Amner has been guiding guests for 8 years and he has worked for Explorama for 23 years. He speaks Spanish and English, his area of expertise is environmental education and he says simply, "I love my job".
AalBasilio Sahuarico Huayta was born in the village of Padre Cocha on the Nanay River in Perú. He has been guiding tourists for 25 years and he's worked for Explorama for 14. Basilio speaks Spanish, English and Cocama (the language of his parents). His major areas of expertise are plants and constellations but he generally knows a little bit about everything in the rainforest. He loves his job because he loves the natural environment. He's also a great guitar player!
AalCelso Hidalgo Riz was born in the village of Timicuro on the Amazon River, Perú. He has been guiding tourists in the rainforest for 26 years and has worked for Explorama for 15. He speaks Spanish and English and has knowledge in all areas of the rainforest environment. He says he's in the profession because he loves it so much!
AalCliver Rioja Acosta was born in Iquitos, Perú. He has been guiding for 14 years and has been working for Explorama for 13. He speaks Spanish and English and his area of expertise is in environmental education, wild life, and Peruvian geography and culture. He enjoys his profession because he is a nature lover and wants to pass on this passion to help educate people. He shares what he knows with others to help save the rainforest.
AalCesar Sevillano Guerra was born and raised in the village of Palmeras on the Amazon River, Perú. He has been guiding for 5 years and working for Explorama for 10. He speaks Spanish and English and feels he knows a little about everything in the jungle, rain forest environment. He is in this profession because it is something he always wanted to do.
AalLuis Chanchari was born in village of Bretaña located in the Pacaya Samiria reserve. He has been guiding for 22 years all of which while working for Explorama. His area of specialty is Peruvian culture and he says he simply loves his job!
AalLuis Mayanchi Del Aguila was born in Puerto Amelia, Brazil. He has been guiding for 12 years and has worked for Explorama since 1980. He speaks Spanish and English and his area of expertise is birding. He loves his job very much.
AalLucio Pando Vasquez was born in the community of Iquique along the Amazon River in Perú. He has been guiding for 28 years while working for Explorama for over 35! He speaks Spanish and English and his area of expertise is birding. He's happy to be doing what he loves!
AalOrlando Guerra Alcade was born in the city of Iquitos, Perú. He has been a guide for 12 years and worked for Explorama for 21. He speaks Spanish and English and his area of expertise is dolphins and Amazonian cultures. He enjoys meeting new people from around the world and teaching them all about the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
AalPaul Hoyos Flores was born in Iquitos, Perú, has been guiding for 20 years and working for Explorama for 11. He speaks Spanish, English and German. He has a "Certificado do Guia de Truismo-Botanica". He is in this profession because it is different each day and he has the opportunity to meet many new and interesting people.
AalPercy Rengifo Inuma was born in the village of Santa Rita de Castilla on the Chambira River, a tributary of the Manañon River which flows into the Amazon River in Perú. Percy has been guiding for 12 years, all of which have been in the employment of Explorama. He speaks Spanish, English and German with his area of expertise being fishing and nature walks. He likes his job because he can share his culture with many different people, and he has the chance to show off the beauty of the rainforest to the world.
AalRoberto Campos Alvarado was born in Iquitos, Perú. He has been guiding for 5 years and working for Explorama for 11. He speaks Spanish and English and sees his area of expertise as botany and animal behavior. Since he was a boy, he always wanted to learn English and learn about and explore the natural world. Working in this profession allows him to do both!
AalRoldan Hidalgo Peso was born in the village of Timicuro Grande along the Amazon River, Perú. He has been guiding for 24 years and has worked for Explorama for 27. He speaks Spanish, English and Cotoauca. His area of specialty is fish, animals, plants, insects and spiders. He enjoys his job everyday, especially working with student groups!
AalRaul Petit Manuyama was born and raised in the community of San Pedro de Mangua on the Napo River. He has been guiding for 15 years and working for Explorama for 19. He speaks Spanish and English. His areas of expertise include plants, birds, fish, insects and the local, native culture. He always dreamed of being a naturalist and working in the rainforest. Guiding international guests allowed this dream to come true.
AalRichardo Rengifo Gonzales was born near Iquitos in a Yagua village on the Putamayo River. He has been guiding for 25 years and has worked for Explorama for 12. He speaks Spanish and English, loves environmental education, and is quite familiar with the local legends and beliefs of rainforest inhabitants. He is dedicated and loves his job!
AalRenilo Vasquez Carbajal was born in the village of Timicuro Grande on the Amazon River, Perú. He has been guiding for 16 years all of which has been spent with Explorama. He speaks Spanish, English and German and his area of expertise is rainforest plants. He very much enjoys his job and the guests he meets along the way.
AalRoger Tejada Rengifo was born in the village of Tahauyo in Perú. He has been guiding for 13 years and been with Explorama for the same. He speaks Spanish, English, German and Italian! He has a special interest and knowledge of rainforest mushrooms and birdlife. He decided to get into this profession because his older brother was a guide and he wanted to follow in his footsteps.
AalSegundo Inuma Acosta was born along the banks of the Manati River, a tributary of the Amazon River. He has been guiding for 39 years all of which have been in the employment of Explorama. He speaks Spanish and English and enjoys specializing in the area of local fish and he has the patience to wait to catch them! He very much enjoys his professional life guiding visitors in the jungle.
AalWilly Flores Lanza was born in the village of Cañaveral along the Amazon River, Perú. He has been guiding for 18 years and working for Explorama for 12. He loves the natural environment and enjoys sharing it with others. Willy's specialty is finding and identifying amphibians and reptiles.
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