"Our company, Berraco del Madidi, is located in the heart of Madidi National Park. I founded this enterprise to give my community a better future and preserve our precious natural resources. I invite you to share our experience and ancestral knowledge deep in the Bolivian Amazon." - Founder, Pedro Macuapa
Our Team
Pedro Macuapa
Pedro Macuapa was raised in the Amazonian indigenous community of San Jose de Uchupiamonas in Madidi National Park, Bolivia. After attending Colegio Nacional Mixto, Pedro completed guide training at the renowned Chalalan Ecolodge. There, he worked as a guide for ten years, developing a specialty in leading rainforest tours for biologists and nature photographers. In 2007, Pedro founded Berraco del Madidi, where he continues to lead Amazon adventure tours.
Pedro lives in Rurrenabaque with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys identifying species of frogs found in the rainforest. A native Quechua speaker, Pedro also speaks Spanish and English. Pedro has completed training in the following areas of study:
Natural History, Designing Nature Trails, First Aid, English, Tourist Services, Herpetology, Chiropterology (the study of bats), Ornithology, Protected Areas, Biodiversity, Butterflies, Ecosystems, Soils and Nutrients, Greenhouse Effects, Reforestation, Climatology, Folklore, Seasonal Food Shortages, Arachnids, Environmental Interpretation, Practical Crafts
Pedro lives in Rurrenabaque with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys identifying species of frogs found in the rainforest. A native Quechua speaker, Pedro also speaks Spanish and English. Pedro has completed training in the following areas of study:
Natural History, Designing Nature Trails, First Aid, English, Tourist Services, Herpetology, Chiropterology (the study of bats), Ornithology, Protected Areas, Biodiversity, Butterflies, Ecosystems, Soils and Nutrients, Greenhouse Effects, Reforestation, Climatology, Folklore, Seasonal Food Shortages, Arachnids, Environmental Interpretation, Practical Crafts
Pere Comas
Pere Comas was born in Girona, Spain. He attended Centro de Estudios Académicos GRISART in Barcelona, where he studied Photography, specializing in photo journalism, nature photography and adventure sports. Pere has been with Berraco del Madidi since its founding, working as Director of Operations and lending his expertise to photography tours. He currently resides in Rurrenabaque. Pere speaks Catalan, Spanish, French and basic English. When he is not working, Pere enjoys water sports.
Pere has contributed to numerous photography projects in the Amazon. He worked with the Bolivian National Protected Area Service (SERNAP) and Conservation International to create a photographic archive of the biodiversity within Madidi National Park. Pere also was a contributor to Proyecto Aislados, for which he researched the uncontacted indigenous people of Bolivia. In 2006, he was awarded the designation of Honorary Park Ranger by SERNAP Bolivia for his significant contribution towards the conservation of Madidi National Park.
Pere has contributed to numerous photography projects in the Amazon. He worked with the Bolivian National Protected Area Service (SERNAP) and Conservation International to create a photographic archive of the biodiversity within Madidi National Park. Pere also was a contributor to Proyecto Aislados, for which he researched the uncontacted indigenous people of Bolivia. In 2006, he was awarded the designation of Honorary Park Ranger by SERNAP Bolivia for his significant contribution towards the conservation of Madidi National Park.
