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Chelo Jaramillo, Ecuadorian. Has a degree in Mechanical Engineering, with an WEMT (Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician) certification. Has been working for over 8 years in adventure tourism in areas including mountaineering, rock climbing, hiking, biking, sea kayaking and other outdoor activities. Speaks English and French in addition to his Spanish mother tongue. |
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| John Yost. Co-founder of Sobek Expeditions (now Mountain Travel Sobek), which became the largest international rafting company in the world. Has run over 30 international river explorations, and boated most of the rivers in the western US. Consultant with international "eco" lodges around the globe and was named as member of the board of directors with Friends of the River, a non-profit organization working to protect California rivers. One of the most experienced rafting guides on an international scale. |  |
| .Andres De La Torre, native of Quito, Ecuador. Has worked as a naturalist guide since his college days when he studied biology. Is well informed about his country's culture, history, and spectacular natural places, and loves sharing his knowledge with our passengers. Has guiding experience in the rainforest, highlands, and the Galápagos Islands. When not guiding, enjoys mountain biking, running, and climbing. In addition to his native Spanish, he speaks English and French |  |
| Robby Delgado, Ecuadorian. Has a degree in Tourism from UCT University. Has previously guided tours in Iceland and here in the Ecuadorian jungle and highlands for over 7 years. His interests include bird watching, trekking. Speaks fluent English, French as well as his native Spanish. |  |
| Tomás Palma, Ecuadorian. Has a degree in Tourism from UCT University. Has guided tours for over 10 years and for USA groups for over 3 years. His interests include biking, trekking and horses. Loves children and is very active. Speaks fluent English and Spanish. | |
| Henry Terán, Ecuadorian. Technical expert in Tourist Guiding from CENESTUR, Centre of Tourism Studies in Quito. Has guided tours for over 8 years in different areas over Ecuador. His interests include colonial art, cultural patrimony and trekking. Speaks fluent English and Spanish. |  |
| Eduardo Borja, Ecuadorian. Has a B.S. in Hotel Administration from North Carolina Wesleyan College in the USA. Has guided tours for over 8 years. His interests include gastronomy and natural history. | |
| Natalia Rivera, Ecuadorian. Has a degree in Tourism Administration with a minor in Ecotourism from Quito's Catholic University. Has guided tours for over 8 years, with Thomson Family Adventures for over 4. Has worked as an English teacher and in Operations for Travel Ecuador. Her interests include bird watching, trekking, biology, anthropology and environmental education. Recently obtained her degree in Education. Speaks English, Finnish and Spanish. |  |
| Sebastián Jurado, Ecuadorian. Has guided Thomson Family Adventure groups for over 2 years. Has a degree in Tourism from a Chilean University and a masters in Environmental Systems and Social Development. Has travelled to the States and Canada where he lived for a year learning English. Worked as a babysitter to 4 and 7-year-old children in the United States for three months. Has previously worked for an adventure tour company and is also a rafting guide. Has travelled to Costa Rica where he worked as a naturalist guide, in an environmental education program for children and also as general manager at the Jardin de Mariposas in Monte Verde, Costa Rica. Also worked in Manu Reserve (Peru) giving talks to teachers and children on environmental education. Speaks fluent English. Is about to obtain his masters degree in Environmental Management. | |
| Diana Rivera, Ecuadorian. Professional artist, although has been involved in tourism for over seven years. Studied at the American School of Quito and has a degree in Visual Arts from Quito's Catholic University. Director of the contemporary art project Closing Time Quito, for the XV Biennale de Paris. Works for the Guggenheim Museum's Learning Through Art Program in Quito, supporting the artistic children's curriculum. Teaches in a high school creativity workshop. Is very active and creative with children. Speaks fluent English, German, French and Spanish. |  |
| .Nicole Marchan Ecuadorian born. Deep love of nature, adventure travel, climbing, yoga and healthy living. Biologist with extensive experience working in the field, especially with indigenous communities. Kundalini yoga instructor and practioner. Start guiding about 5 years ago, has good experience and training in adventure tourism and guiding Galapagos sea kayaking trips. Loves to travel and enjoys showing visitors the wonders and realities of Ecuador. |  |
| Marco Castro, Ecuadorian. Has a love for nature, history and archaelogy and a passion for guiding and showing visitors the wonders of his country. Holds a degree in tourism administration, specialising in National Tourism Guiding. Started guiding in 1995 and has freelanced for various agencies. Speaks fluent English, French and even Japanese! | |
| Juan Fernando Dueñas, Ecuadorian. Has an innate love for nature, with a particular interest for crocodiles, which is the subject of his university thesis. Has worked as a nature guide since 2006. Has taken part in various seminars and research projects concerning biology and zoology. Speaks fluent English and French. | |
| Juana Sotomayer, Ecuadorian. Has ample experience in environmental issues, tourism and adventure sports. Holds a bachelor degree in Science from Quito's respected San Francisco University. Is a keen rock and mountain climber and enjoys contemporary dance. Speaks fluent English. | |
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