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Our People
Barry D. Kelly
I have traveled much of the world and first went to Bolivia more than 30 years ago. Professionally, a successful Wall Street investment banker and entrepreneur comfortable in corporate board rooms or on glacier covered mountains, I began traveling again to Bolivia several years ago on a regular basis to experience more fully the marvels this incredible country has to offer. From stunning Andean peaks to Amazon rainforests, from the brilliant colors and energy of Carnival to rich Inca and pre-Inca ruins and ritual, from more than a dozen ethnically diverse peoples to Spanish colonial history, from trekking authentic ancient Inca trails to fishing for peacock bass, Bolivia is a treasure chest that holds them all. VivaBolivia.com was formed to share my passion about this marvelous place and these extraordinary people with those who yearn to see and experience something out of the ordinary, something so diverse and so amazing that it will create a chapter of unforgettable memories in your life. At VivaBolivia.com we can make your journey as challengingly rustic or as refined as you wish. We welcome you as our guests to Bolivia and promise to make your experience there with us one you will treasure forever.
Carla Arias
is a former professional in finance and business administration who worked at managerial levels in international firms such as Price Waterhouse and Ernst & Young. She saw a need to offer the wonders of her native country to others in an environment of detail, care and high professional quality adapted from her prior business career. Carla loves challenges and has a special passion for adventure and exploring. This passion has led her to every corner of Bolivia: she knows the local routes, places, people and activities. What started as more of a hobby years ago has now blossomed into a full time professional pursuit that brings all that Bolivia has to offer in a convenient, safe, and affordable package to each valued client. She welcomes questions on any subject related to her native Bolivia and is prepared to offer valuable advice on any topic of concern or interest you may have. She and her team of specialists and onsite guides are dedicated to providing you the best possible trip to Bolivia, customized for your particular interests.
Agustin Gonzales
Agustin has passion for climbing and trekking. He has climbed the tallest, most challenging peaks in South America including Aconcagua 22840 f (6962 m) in Argentina. He has multiple successful summits of highest peaks in the Cordillera Real, Occidental and Apolobama Ranges which comprise the Bolivian Andes. Among his favorite climbs are Nevado Sajama, the tallest mountain in Bolivia 21483 f(6548 m), Illimani 21063 f (6420 m), Jankohuma 21096 f (6430 m) and more than a dozen others. He has lead climbers to successful ascents of Huayna Potosi countless times. He is professionally certified by the Ministerio de Cultura y Deportes in Bolivia and by the Ministre de la Jeunesse et des spors, ENSA, a highly regarded French climbing Institute. In addition, he has taken professional training in more than 10 other courses in mountaineering, trekking, safety, first aid, etc. Because many of these activities are inherently risky, having Augustin, a trained and competent professional, with extensive practical experience and training at your side is fundament to a successful and enjoyable experience.
Yory Monrroy
Explorer by nature. Professional and bilingual guide (Spanish - English). Yory is certified by the Direccion de Turismo y Prefectura del Beni. He has been as a professional guide for over 7 years, but has been exploring every corner of the “Pampas” starting as early as his childhood. He is well known as one of the best guides of the area and has a wealth of knowledge about the terrain, the flora and fauna. He will teach you native uses of plants and introduce you to animals in their native habitat that will enrich your experience and make your journey to the primitive and protected wilderness reserves of Bolivia an unforgettable experience.
Gilder Macuapa Quetehuari
Glider was born and raised in a little Amazon town. His whole life has been an adventure, spent exploring the Amazon tributaries in Bolivia. He has been working as a professional guide for over 12 years. He speaks English and has had taken hours of professional training in courses related to tourism, interpretation of forests, plants and birds. Experiencing the Bolivian Amazon rain forest with Gilder is to experience through the eyes and senses of a native born jungle dweller.
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