José Luis was born in Cusco and began his professional career in the Tambopata National Reserve and Bahuaja Sonene National Park, where he trained as a naturalist and worked as a resident guide. He further developed his bird guiding skills in Tambopata National Reserve and Manu National Park, training alongside renowned ornithologists Paul Donahue and Teresa Wood.
Over the years, José Luis has guided extensively across Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Cuba, Mexico, and Costa Rica, working in a wide range of habitats and birding regions.
He specializes in natural history and birding tours, and in recent years has focused strongly on bird and nature photography, combining field expertise with a photographic approach. He is also a certified cultural and historical guide, with strong knowledge of Inca archaeology and Andean history.
José Luis holds a degree as an Official Tourism Guide and has completed formal studies in Tourism in Peru.
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