Moises LLaqui LLanca

We just got back from the 6D/5N Reserve Zone trip to Manu National Park, with Moises as our guide. I couldn't recommend the trip or Moises as a guide more highly. Moises is an exceptional guide and a great person to spend time with. He has a great and easy personality and immediately puts you at ease with him. He truly wants to make your trip everything you want it to be. If you're a birder, his knowledge of the birds was complete, he could identify them by sight, sound, flight pattern, then would show you in his book to make sure you knew what it was. We were most interested in mammals and once he found that out he made every effort to find everything he could for us. On a night walk we wanted to see frogs, to accomodate us, he took a detour and took us right to where we could find some, and of course we did. It seemed every time we were looking for something specific he would take us right to the right place. He knows all the plants, animals, and birds but also how they fit into the forest. It is obvious he grew up in the area and has a deep understanding and care for the forest, but also the people who live in and around the area. As others have said, he relates stories of his growing up, his family, and friends into his descriptions of the plans and animals so that you're not just getting IDs and information, but an intimate knowledge of the place. Like I said, can't recommed him enough, if we go back we will certainly be going with Moises again. Thanks Moises, you helped make our trip to Manu an experience to remember. Cheers! Dave