we are the best team you can expect traveling with

Edison, our esteemed head tour guide, brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at several of Latin America’s premier travel agencies. As the leader of our team of tour guides, Edison plays a crucial role in ensuring that our high standards of service are consistently met. Due to his expertise and popularity, he is frequently requested by our clients, so we recommend booking his services well in advance to secure his availability.

Rupanuga, an Englishman with Indian roots, has lived in Ecuador for over 40 years. When his son was diagnosed with asthma, doctors initially recommended pharmaceutical treatments, but Rupanuga was introduced to Ayurveda through his mentor. This experience led him to combine Ayurveda with Ecuadorian herbal medicine, where he discovered powerful local herbs like Ajopanga and Mariapanga. His son responded much better to natural remedies than to conventional medicine, sparking Rupanuga’s dedication to mastering the extraction of medicinal plants. Today, he specializes in creating natural remedies to help those suffering from respiratory, nervous, and digestive issues.

Cristina Duque is a performing artist with a Master’s degree in Dance and a member of the UNESCO International Dance Council. She focuses her research on the body, exploring it through holistic, gender-based, and post-colonial perspectives. Her studies have taken her across Ecuador and Asia, where she spent five years honing her skills. Cristina specializes in bodywork and ancient Asian techniques, blending traditional practices with contemporary approaches to movement and expression.

Belén Galeas, born in Ecuador, has always had a deep connection with nature. In recent years, she has focused on gathering soil to create clay and ceramics. Today, she runs her own ceramic workshop, where she happily shares the knowledge and techniques passed down to her by a wise indigenous woman, preserving the art of traditional pottery.