Exceptional guides & crew

Martin Loyola

Martin Loyola, born on the mainland of Ecuador and raised in the Galápagos Islands, has a bachelor’s degree in tourism from the University of Guayaquil. With over thirty years of experience, he is one of the most sought after and respected Licensed Naturalist Guides in the Galapagos Islands.

FABRIZIO PRADO

Native from Galápagos, born and raised in San Cristobal, Fabrizio grew up surrounded by the wonders of this island. At an early age, he became aware of the special place he was living in, so he didn’t hesitate to become a certified naturalist guide to have direct contact with nature and to be able to share the wonders of his home place with nature enthusiasts from all around the world.

Karina Lopez

Karina Lopez was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and Hospitality, a second technical degree as a Professional Guide of Ecuador, and a third diploma in French language at the Alliance Francaise.

Fabricio Carbo

Ecuadorian, Diving Instructor and Marine Reserve Guide. The first guide of Ecoventura on board of the “Eric”. I’ve worked with groups of the Smithsonian, Audubon Society, Nature Conservancy, among others, and collaborated in a marine life documentary for National Geographic. I like to work with families and to teach kids to love nature. Firm lover and protector of the Galapagos Islands since my first visit back in 1983.

Luis Fernando Sanchez

Luis Fernando has been a Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide for 17 years and throughout the years he has had the opportunity to become a photography instructor in a training organized by photographers from the national geographic society. He continuously supports the national park along with other colleague trainers in workshops in order to train local naturalist guides.

Sofía Darquea

After graduating in Tourism with a degree in Hotel Management, she spent a few years in France, before returning home to Ecuador and started working as a guide in Galapagos and as a Tour Leader in the Amazon Rainforest. Sofia lives in Santa Cruz Island, and is the president of the Galapagos Naturalist Guide’s Association (AGIPA). Read More

Antonio Adrian

Just like Darwin, he has always been looking for higher adventures, travelled to all continents and been in most ecosystems so far. He has degrees in environmental and educational sciences, and a couple of published books on natural history. He believes that humour and non-formal education are valid tools to teach about our world. He is a National Geographic Diver Specialist and photo instructor.

Cecibel “Ceci” Guerrero

After working as a guide trained by the Galápagos National Park Service and the Charles Darwin Research Station, Ecuadorian-born “Ceci” Guerrero has spent years leading tourists through this pristine destination. Certified since 1992, she guided for nearly a decade before taking time off to raise her two children. Now that she’s back, she loves sharing her home with guests, especially while snorkeling (her favorite excursion).

Ivan Lopez

After studying environmental management, tourism, and photography, Ivan became a licensed guide in 2005. He loves being on the water and is a certified scuba instructor and trainer. Music is another of his passions, and he regularly entertains guests with his original songs.

José Luis “Pepe” Castillo

José Luis Castillo-Known as Pepe Pepe is from the Island of San Cristobal, he has a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and Hospitality and a second technical Degree as a Professional Tour Guide of Ecuador. He specialized as a Galapagos Naturalist Guide in 1996 . His passion in not only the land excursions, he loves Scuba diving, snorkel on vacations and he loves sharing his knowledge with others. He has worked for Ecoventura more than 20 years.

Magdalena “Malena” Cruz

After studying professional tourism guiding at university, Malena became a licensed naturalist guide in 1994. Be sure to ask her about her favorite Galápagos topics of conversation (sea currents, geology, and the marine reserve). When she isn’t guiding, Malena manages her family’s hotel on San Cristobal Island, and enjoys reading, music and fishing.

Gustavo Andrade

Raised in Guayaquil, Gustavo has always had close links to the Galápagos: his family has lived on San Cristobal island for three generations, and his father was a tour boat captain., Though trained in industrial engineering, he pursued his love for nature and has been a naturalist with the Galápagos National Park Service since 2005.

Billy Maquilon

Billy studied chemistry, biology and environmental sciences in university, and has an unlimited passion for the Galápagos. He’s a traveler at heart and spent four years exploring Europe and the United States before returning to the Galápagos. He has now spent nearly three decades guiding, making him a true expert in the region.