About Andean Walker
Andean Walker is a project inspired by the integration of nature and ancestral culture that provides authentic and transformative experiences for our travelers in the diverse scenery of the Andean mountains.
The design of each series of experiences are based on sustainable and respectful practices that allow us to enjoy and learn from the environment and surrounding local communities. Our amazing team at Andean Walker is eco-minded, committed to meeting these principles, and passionate about sharing our philosophy with our travelers.
We customize trips according to your preferences, interests, and needs.
Social Environmental Commitments
We believe that tourism and education are tools that can create positive changes in society and the environment. To make this possible, it is necessary that we work together towards the same objective under the same values: love, respect,
and freedom.
At Andean Walker, we believe in making positive changes in our community through the support of our travelers and the locals in communities where we have fostered relationships.
Part of our mission is to work with the locals to preserve and care for the places we pass through when hiking and biking. We do this by avoiding the use of disposable products and promoting conservation projects that improve the current conditions in the places where we offer tours. Above all, our goal is that our presence leaves a positive footprint in the lives of the communities by offering work opportunities to improve their quality of life and that our travelers can take home transformative experiences.
Families from these various rural communities have become part of this dream: Paru Paru, Quehue, Chonta, Huilloq, Huchuyqosqo, and Rayan.
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Meet the Team
Abel Santander
Born in Cusco, Abel is the founder of Andean Walker. Passionate about the mountains and his cultural heritage, he is an on-staff guide and co-designed most of the experiences. Abel has a Master’s degree in Sustainable Tourism and specialized in mountain biking and trekking.
Katy Torres
Katy is a Wilderness First Responder, naturalist guide, birder, and photography enthusiast. She has led many educational groups and families. Katy has experience in the Andes, the Amazon, and the Peruvian coast on topics such as ecology and history, and has worked with several local communities.
Orestes Santander
Born in Cusco, and a citizen of the world. Orestes is the cofounder of Andean Walker and an on-staff guide. He has 15 years of experience throughout Peru hiking and mountain biking. Orestes is a firefighter, and passionate about traveling, history, culture, art, and nature. He is committed to life experiences.
Guillermo Rodriguez
Professional guide and a Wilderness First Responder, Guillermo enjoys the beauty of nature and is curious to learn about the local culture and that of other places as well. Hiking has become his second nature for over 10 years.
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Heberth Peralta
A naturalist guide, birder, and photography enthusiast. He has experience in the Andes, the Amazon, and the Peruvian coast on topics such as ecology and history. Heberth leads educational groups, and works with families and local communities.
Daniel Vargas
Born in Cusco, Daniel now lives in the UK working as a trekking and rafting guide. He is very passionate about sustainable tourism, supporting local communities, and working towards the benefit of everyone. Danny is our sales manager in Europe.
Bruno López
Born and raised in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Bruno studied philosophy for 3 years before realizing that his true passion was to be a professional guide. His favorite topics are Peru’s local culture, history, and sociology. Bruno loves trekking, rock climbing, kayaking, and skateboarding.
Moisés Vergara
Moises speaks Quechua—the language spoken by the Incas—as his mother tongue and learned many of the customs, traditions, and rituals of the Andean people. He is a guide and a Wilderness First Responder and specializes in birdwatching, flora, and fauna, as well as photography.
Mery
Mery is a local entrepreneur from Chonta Community in the high Andes. She is our partner and supports us in making your experience unique. Mery and her family will share the beauty of their community site, located at the top of the mountains.
Wenseslao
Wenseslao and his family were born in Quehue community. He is one of the masters who participates in the Qeswachaca Bridge construction every year with another group of local people. Wenseslao collaborates with us and teaches how to weave the vegetal fiber Inca bridge.
Florentina Quispe
Weaver from a very young age and interpreter of the group of women who share with us the colorful world of weaving in the Huilloc community. Florentina is a charismatic woman who knows plant properties and their uses, and teaches how to dye, weave, and design.
Marco Pacco
Marco lives with his family in Paru Paru community, located over 4,000 meters above sea level. He is a master farmer and expert in cultivating different types of potatoes. Marco is part of our team and loves sharing his knowledge with new people.
Kantu Valer
Professional guide, born in Cusco. Passionate for trekking, nature, history, and culture of her country. She has 9 years of experience leading groups all over Peru. Committed to work with sustainable and responsible ways of tourism and local people.
David Bernal
Unstoppable explorer, born in Cusco city. He has a degree in Tourism, passionate about outdoor activities, and is committed to sustainable development. He has been working as a Trip Leader for several years sharing his love for his culture creating personalized and memorable experiences for his travelers.
Yiye Aviles
Yiye lives with his family in Pacchanta community, located over 4,150 meters above sea level. He works with his family hosting hikers who go to Ausangate glacier. Yiye is part of our team and loves cooking traditional food.
Aldo Málaga
Born in the Amazon and Professional Tourism Guide and lover of nature, environmental interpreter, and passionate about sustainability and work with communities, with experience in the forest and Andes. He likes bird watching, biodiversity, and conservation.
Juan Yupanqui
Born in the Patacancha Community. He is a great textile master and a very young respected leader of his community. Juan has worked in tourism for more than 25 years and is a passionate Andean teacher, who together with his family shares the cultural legacy of his ancestors.
Justo Callasi
Born in the Winchire community, in the Quehue district, he is the son of one of the teachers who was an Andean engineer on the Qeswachaca bridge. He right next to his wife and his children receives us with open arms and shares with us the ancestral knowledge about the management of the Q'oya.
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