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People of the journey

Our Team

A journey into the Amazon depends on trust, clear responsibilities and reliable local support. Our team combines knowledge of Iquitos and the rainforest with guest coordination, transport and international communication.

We publish names, experience and responsibilities only after they have been confirmed. Detailed safety and emergency roles will be added before reservations open.

From arrival to return

Who supports you at each stage

Each confirmed member has a distinct role. Together, they provide continuity from your first questions through your time in Iquitos and the rainforest.

  1. Before arrival

    Maicol

    Practical preparation and a local point of contact before you reach Iquitos.

  2. In Iquitos

    Maicol & Roberto

    A personal welcome, local orientation and support with city transportation.

  3. In the rainforest

    Don Rono

    Guidance in the forest and an introduction to Shipibo plant knowledge and traditions.

  4. Communication

    Tomas

    Clear information about the project and coordination with the local team.

Meet the team

Maicol Ahuite Garcia in the Amazon rainforest

Maicol Ahuite Garcia

Local coordinator and guest facilitator

Maicol is based in Iquitos and has around fifteen years of experience supporting visitors travelling to the region for traditional ayahuasca retreats. As local coordinator and guest facilitator, he is the principal contact before arrival and throughout the stay. He coordinates airport and hotel transfers, city tours, practical arrangements and communication with the local team in both English and Spanish.

Maicol is the main local point of contact before arrival, during the stay in and around Iquitos, and after the program ends. Additional personnel are engaged for each group according to the program’s needs.

Don Rono wearing traditional Shipibo clothing in the Amazon rainforest

Don Rono

Jungle guide and Shipibo plant knowledge practitioner

Don Rono was raised in a family of curanderos and comes from a long lineage of Shipibo plant practitioners. With around fifteen years of experience, he serves as spiritual guide, teaches about plants and prepares the traditional medicine used in the program. During ceremonies he supports participants with traditional songs. He speaks Shipibo and Spanish.

Known for his gentle spirit and warm sense of humour, Don Rono helps people feel at ease in the forest and approaches his work with patience, care and respect for Shipibo traditions. His wife is also a traditional spiritual practitioner and is expected to support the program; her role and profile will be published after the remaining details are confirmed.

Roberto standing beside his mototaxi on a street in Iquitos

Roberto

Local driver and guest support

Roberto is a mototaxi driver with extensive knowledge of Iquitos and its surroundings. His confirmed responsibilities are airport-to-hotel transfers and city tours in Iquitos. Transport to the program location has not been assigned to him.

Friendly, respectful and attentive, Roberto helps guests feel welcome from the moment they arrive. His experience on the roads and his knowledge of local life allow him to provide personal, reliable support during their time in Iquitos.

Tomas, INTO AMAZON brand and marketing lead

Tomas

Brand and marketing lead

Tomas leads the development of the INTO AMAZON brand and works remotely with the local team in Peru. He is responsible for the project's brand strategy, communications, marketing and digital presence, helping turn the team's knowledge and ideas into a clear and honest experience for international guests.

Working remotely, Tomas stays closely connected with the team in Iquitos and supports the project’s development and the brand’s long-term direction.