OUR EXPERT GUIDES
The Naturalist Guide is the most important link between the natural splendour and the traveler. He is the key to the success of a trip. We take great pride for having set the standards for this reputable profession in Panama. All of our Naturalists have extensive training and experience in the regions and fields of expertise they excel at. Just as important, they enjoy what they do and find it easy to transmit their enthusiasm and knowledge to those who travel with them. They are the country’s finest as pledged by travel guide books, specialized publications and travelers.
" The depth of knowledge and dedication of your guides is amazing. The passion each member of the Ancon Expeditions of Panama staff has for conservation and the environment is remarkable and comforting."
Nancy George-Richards
HERNÁN ARAÚZ
Master Naturalist Guide - Expedition Guide
Widely regarded as one of Latin America´s best, Hernán Araúz´s calling as a naturalist guide emerged 20 years ago with the founding of Panama´s first ecotourism business. Read More...
RICHARD CAHILL
Naturalist Guide - Expedition Guide
Richard was born in Panama City to American parents. He is a seasoned naturalist guide as well as an extraordinary expedition leader. Educated in Business Administration, he pioneered the development of organized ecotourism in Panama more than 15 years ago. Read More...
IVAN HOYOS
Naturalist Guide - Expedition Guide
Search for the definition of a worldly citizen and you’ll find in Ivan your immediate result: born and raised in Panama, Ivan attended high school in New York City, college in Europe and went to graduate school in Seattle Washington. Read More...
ROBERTO MEDINA
Naturalist Guide
Roberto Medina has always been a nature lover. He studied Tourism Business Administration; however his heart has always pound on nature. Through the years, Roberto has developed a passion for everything that has to do with biodiversity of his country. Read More...
RICK MORALES
Naturalist Guide
Rick developed a love for nature and wildlife while growing up in the mountains of Western Panama. By age 13 he already knew well his way around all major national parks and off the beaten path corners of his native land; frequently leading trips and interpreting nature for visitors with a contagious passion. Read More...
DEIBYS FONSECA
Naturalist Guide
Deibys Fonseca is a Panamanian naturalist from the highlands of Chiriqui province who first showed his talent for guiding while working as a volunteer at La Amistad International Park. Read More...
MAURICIO HOYOS
Naturalist Guide
Mauricio Hoyos was born and raised in the neighborhood of San Francisco, Panama. He attended Oxford International School where he learned to speak English, which he now speaks fluently. He is a fulltime student at the University of Panama with one year remaining to obtain his bachelor’s degree in biology. Read More...
CHRISTIAN MORENO
Naturalist Guide
Cristian is a Panamanian born in Chile. He grew up in Panama City until the age of 19 when he went back to Chile to go to college and later returned to Panama with a degree in Metallurgic Civil Engineering. His passion for nature was always stronger so he decided to go back to college and take a degree in Touristic Business Administration, a Post Grade in Management and a MBA in Human Resources. Read More...