Anderson Medina, a 21 years’ old was born Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas but grew up in the community of Pachijal, near Mashpi
Of all the talented guides at Mashpi Lodge, Juan Carlos Narváez is among the most knowledgeable, liked, and respected.
Darwin has worked at Mashpi for five years, in the Life Centre where the butterfly house is located.
Before it was transformed into a protected area, the area where the Life Centre is located was home to José Napa.
You probably haven’t met Marc Bery yet, but you might well recognise his face.
Meet Andrea Tapia, Anderson Medina y Carlos Morochz our science teem in Mashpi Lodge.
Nancy from Quito came to work in Mashpi five years ago after friends who had worked on Galápagos yachts caught wind of the opening of an exciting new hotel. Here, we ask her to reveal the secrets of the spa.
Fernando Arias from Mindo, is 30 years old but can’t believe he’s that age. Fernando is forever playing practical jokes on his fellow guides.
In the middle of the Life Centre you will find the Butterfly House, home to dozens of winged creatures, flying erratically from leaf to leaf.
Like the other scientists working at Mashpi Lodge, Santiago has his instruments: tweezers and pincers, shakers and tubes.