A local guide from Mashpi Lodge, standing proud in the lush greenery of the Ecuadorian cloud forest, with a machete in hand.

This image captures a moment in the daily life of a Mashpi Lodge guide, Darwin Chala. Surrounded by the verdant flora of the Ecuadorian Chocó, Darwin is actively engaged in maintaining the trails that allow guests to explore one of the most biodiverse spots on Earth.

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