AMAZON WILDLIFE PERU
Amazon Wildlife Peru is an authentic ecotourism company authorized by SERNANP-PERU as an official tour operator for Manu National Park. We take pride in running our own vehicles and boats, ensuring a personalized experience for all our guests. Our concession, the Jaguar Ecolodge, is located in the heart of Manu Park and offers comfortable accommodations with a dedicated staff committed to making your stay enjoyable and memorable.
Here’s a little story about us. Will met Carmen in 2004. Will was a jungle tour guide, and Carmen was a tourism student. Like many couples, they dreamed of opening a travel agency in Cusco’s Plaza de Armas.
The idea took shape in 2007 when Will volunteered as a park ranger at the Limonal Check Point. He noticed that only foreign companies were running tours in Manu Park, mostly from America and Europe. The question was, why weren’t local people involved? They had the resources to finance businesses, lodges, boats, and cars.
In August 2008, Amazon Wildlife Peru started operations with a small desk in Cusco, using limited resources to offer trekking and camping tours at our Bonanza Reserve. This experience was key for gaining skills and developing tourism ideas.
By May 2011, Amazon Wildlife Peru was officially established as a travel agency, regulated by the Peruvian government institutions SUNARP and SUNAT.
Another important aspect of our creation was the growing threat to the Amazon due to illegal logging, illegal mining, and the expansion of cattle ranching in Madre de Dios. Our sustainable tourism activities help reduce and regulate these extractive practices, in line with environmental regulations.
We currently run tours in Manu National Park. Our passionate naturalist guides are deeply knowledgeable about the rainforest and expertly highlight its wonders, helping you connect with the incredible biodiversity that thrives here.
We are dedicated to minimizing our environmental impact through sustainable practices. This includes returning waste to Cusco, prioritizing local and Peruvian products, and eliminating non-recyclable materials. By choosing the Manu Biosphere Tour, you help reduce boat fuel consumption. We also collaborate with local communities and indigenous peoples, generating revenue that supports essential jungle preservation efforts.
Our English-speaking naturalist guides, who are native to Manu, excel at spotting animals, recognizing sounds, and identifying birds and mammals. We provide field guides on the diverse flora and fauna of the region, along with professional binoculars and telescopes, enabling you to observe wildlife up close without disturbing their natural habitats.
At Amazon Wildlife Peru, we are committed to rainforest preservation through sustainable reforestation practices in Bonanza Ecological Reserve and other deforested areas. We plant a variety of trees, including mahogany, Amazon teak, cedar, and kapok, contributing to the restoration and health of this vital ecosystem.
Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Amazon, where adventure and sustainability go hand in hand.
THE FOUNDERS
Carmen Dávila
MANAGER
Carmen is from Paucartambo, Cusco, and she is the manager at the Amazon Wildlife Peru office. After completing secondary school, she moved to Cusco for higher education, where she studied English language at the Universidad San Antonio Abad de Cusco. Later, she decided to pursue a program in Ecotourism, becoming a tour guide.
Upon finishing her studies and obtaining her degree, she worked with various travel agencies in Cusco, gaining invaluable skills, knowledge, and experience in organizing tours throughout Cusco, Manu, and Peru. She met Will and decided to establish their own travel agency, Amazon Wildlife Peru EIRL, specializing in jungle trips.
Carmen is responsible for all administrative tasks in the Cusco office and is quick to respond to any inquiries or quotes. Her extensive knowledge of the Manu area enables her to arrange or create any type of program you may need.
William Huamani
MANAGER-TOUR GUIDE
Will is from Bonanza-Manu. Born and raised in this unique ecosystem. This immersion in the local culture and environment sparked his passion for nature, leading him to pursue an Ecotourism Program at the Instituto Superior Tecnológico de Manu. As a co-founder and the Director of Operations at Amazon Wildlife Peru EIRL, Will is a dedicated advocate for conservation.
Will has participated in various research projects that focus on the study of monkeys, macaws, and giant river otters. With many years of guiding experience. His tours are characterized by his enthusiasm, deep expertise, and an infectious curiosity that engages visitors. He strives to create an enjoyable and educational experience, ensuring that every participant leaves with lasting memories. Fluent in English, Will enhances the wildlife viewing experience for his guests by using high-quality equipment, including a Kowa Spotting Scope TSN 663 and Swarovski EL 10X42 binoculars.
Our team
Rivelino LLactahuaman
TOUR GUIDE
On tours, he is known as Rive. He comes from Kimbiri, Cusco, a tropical region located in the renowned VRAEM area of Apurímac. Born and raised in the jungle, he studied Tourism at the Instituto Superior Tecnológico Antonio Lorena in Cusco. Rive specializes as a bird guide, particularly in hummingbirds, while also possessing extensive knowledge of plants, insects, mammals, and ecology. He is always enthusiastic and passionate about his work.
Rive has worked with the Macaw Project alongside wildlife scientist Charlie Moon for three years and served as an assistant in filming Giant River Otters at Cocha Salvador with the BBC from London. Despite being born and raised in the Peruvian Amazon, he never tires of marveling at its beauty. Whether he visits Manu alone or with a group of tourists, he remains captivated by the region's biodiversity and strives to enjoy every moment.
He uses a Kowa TSN 662 spotting scope and Swarovski EL 10x42 binoculars.
Alex Olave
TOUR GUIDE
Alex is from Yanatile, Cusco, and completed his primary and secondary education in the northern area of Manu National Park, a region characterized by its stunning jungle environment. After finishing high school, he moved to Cusco to pursue greater opportunities in life, studing in the Tourism program at the Instituto Superior Tecnológico Antonio Lorena-Cusco. Later, he became a trainer at several travel agencies to develop his guiding skills. His childhood experiences in the jungle provided him with a deep understanding of the ecosystem, making it easier for him to train as a tour guide.
As a guide, Alex is passionate about the jungle and possesses specialized knowledge of birds, as well as extensive expertise in plants, frogs, insects, and mammals. He has participated in numerous projects and research initiatives, including the "Manu Bird Project" with the University of British Columbia in 2011 and “Fauna Forever” in 2012. His goal is to contribute to the conservation and preservation of the Amazon rainforest, and he is dedicated to educating others about the importance of nature and the value of Manu National Park. He utilizes high-quality equipment, including Vortex 85 mm spotting scopes and Nikon 10x42 binoculars.
Alejandro Curi
TOUR GUIDE
Alex hails from Apurímac, a region near Cusco, and he studied tourism at Universidad San Antonio Abad del Cusco, where he earned his degree in Tourism. He has led numerous trekking trips throughout southern Peru, including the renowned Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and various expeditions in Manu National Park. With several years of experience guiding tour groups, Alex is known for his enthusiasm and deep knowledge of nature and the interactions within ecosystems. He considers the Amazon region a megadiverse natural environment and enjoys discovering new hidden wildlife, ranging from diminutive insect-like creatures to large mammals. Alex has a profound passion for interpreting the flora and fauna of the Amazon, believing that this incredible ecosystem is like an open book waiting to be explored by everyone.
For his wildlife observations, he utilizes a Hawk Frontier ED 85mm spotting scope and Vortex Black Diamond binoculars (10x42), ensuring that every detail of the natural world is captured and appreciated by those he guides.
Jordy Leonidas Llaqui Cusi
TOUR GUIDE
Jordy is from Atalaya in the Manu region, where he and his family have thrived by utilizing the abundant natural resources surrounding them. Growing up in the jungle, he embraced the rich biodiversity and learned to navigate both its wonders and challenges. Jordy studied primary school at Atalaya port and completed his secondary education in the nearby town of Salvación- Manu. Later, he moved to Cusco to pursue a Tourism program at the Instituto Americana de Turismo. As a jungle specialist, Jordy holds extensive knowledge about the plants, animals, and insects of the Manu region. His lifelong experience in the jungle has deepened his understanding of its ecosystems and dynamics.
He is particularly passionate about the thousands of bird species found in Peru, as well as the diverse array of wildlife, including plants, insects, and mammals. Always eager to learn, he spends his free time searching for different species and studying their unique characteristics. Jordy's primary goal is to help conserve and preserve the jungle, and he is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and passion for nature with visitors to Manu National Park. He uses a Vortex Optics Razor HD Angled Spotting Scope, 16-48X65, during tours to enhance the experience for those exploring the rich biodiversity of this remarkable area.