Hulber P. Paredes Rioja grew up along the Napo River in a tiny village (blue diamond – Diamante Azul) of just 18 families (about 86 people),. Without electricity, he studied in his community elementary school until the age of eleven years old because there was no high school in his village.

After fishing, and collecting fruit to take down to Iquitos to be sold at the Belen market, Hulber starting doing his own expeditions when he was pretty young.

Later on, he moved into a bigger city called Iquitos to continue his education (high school). At the age of 16 he volunteered with the Peruvian Air Force where he served for 2 years. While in the Air Force, he received survival training at the same times as he was working with the DEA- United States. He began to learn English at the University o Language in Iquitos while simultaneously learning biology and hepatology.

Hulber began working in the tourism industry at a hotel in Iquitos and working with biologists in the rainforest doing research with the Cornell University (in the subject of nature wildlife) and Delaware University (anthropology). Hulber later studied to become a naturalist and has spent more than 10 years working as a naturalist guide.

Naturalist – Lecturer, jungle guide and researcher assistant. Juan Carlos has assisted various biologists and documentary film makers in long term trips and research projects throughout the Amazon region.  Known for being the most knowledgeable jungle guide in the region with extensive insight to local culture and customs, he has over 20 years  of experiences as a Naturalist Expedition Leader in the Amazon Rainforest.

With a lifetime of experience in the Amazon Rainforest, Juan Carlos was born along the Nanay River in one of the last “Iquitos Native” communities, “Lupuna¨. Growing up in the jungle his whole life, he learned from his uncle, a “local healer” and Shaman. Now he shares the plant secrets of the rainforest with different types of groups including international biologist, travel veterans, and University Alumni Organizations.

At the tender age of 15, Juan Carlos joined the Peruvian National Army where his jungle survival skills were refined and put into practical use.  After serving two years in the PNA, he moved on to study language, theology and public relations at the English Institute in Iquitos where he then proceeded to the University of Iquitos to study biology. He has been frequently hunted out as an Expedition Leader by many Universities, adventure travel companies, and private enterprises working in the area of bio diversity and environmental issues.

Naturalist Expedition Leader for 20 + years with experience in both the lower Amazon Rainforest Basin and the high jungle in the San Martin Region, also known as the “Cloud Forest”. This area is known for the wide variety of native communities that have preserved their ancestral rituals.

Bio

Robinson started life in a small community called Yorongos were his family grew crops like: rice, bananas, peanuts and different native fruits of the rainforest. Always eager to learn, he attended the local village school in his native community. Later he moved onto a bigger town called Rioja to continue his education. La Rioja is known for its waterfalls, condors, and local caves that contain capriciously formed stalagmites and stalactites as well as over two thousand variety of orchids.

Robinson, with much determination, decided to go further on with his education by attending the University of Iquitos. His journey took him first to Yurimaguas, then traveling by local ferry to Iquitos to study biology, botany, and sustainable eco-tourism. Robinson continued his education by attending the local English institute to enhance his language and presentation skills; learning the names of both plants and birds in Latin and English.  He has worked as leader on many outstanding discussion projects throughout the Amazon. He continues to show the world his home, “the rainforest” while sharing his vast knowledge of nature and local traditions to the world as an active guide, expedition leader, and lecturer on local village life as well as flora and fauna.

Daniel has assisted various documentary filmmakers through Discovery Channel & National Geographic throughout the Peruvian Amazon. Well specialized and knowledgeable jungle guide in Manu Park, Tambopata, and Pacaya & Samiria Reserves with extensive insight to local culture and customs. Naturalist expedition leader with 26 years of experience in the Amazon Rainforest.

With a lifetime experience in the Amazon Rainforest. Daniel was born along the Huallaga River in a small community called ISLANDIA. Born and raised in the jungle his whole life, he learned everything from his father and grandmother, nativefrom Kukama Kukamiria tribe. He is experienced in ayahuasca ceremonies, having drunk 18 times. Now he shares his knowledge with university alumni organizations (Cornell, Pennstate, Audubon Society, Standford and Harvard Universities).