Peru Sur Nativa
is a new alternative for those looking for outstanding, safe, high quality travel experiences in South America. Our founder, Raul Montes, has over 25 years of expedition guiding experience, and all our guides and staff share a passion for adventure and exploration, allowing us to become intimately familiar with the best in nature, culture, and adventure South America has to offer. Our love for this magnificent continent has inspired our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in environmental stewardship and proper treatment of our guides and porters. We aim to contribute positively to communities and our natural surroundings on our trips, and to ensure that these beautiful places remain intact for the next generation.
We want to share this knowledge with all of you by creating the best possible travel itineraries to allow you to fully experience each destination you visit. Our trips are designed to allow time to truly appreciate where you are: one of the most diverse and stunningly beautiful places on Earth. And, all our itineraries can be customized to suit your interests. You can also be certain every detail will be taken care of while traveling with us, from transportation logistics to around-the-clock support in the event of an emergency; it's all part of the top quality service we promise when you book a trip with Peru Sur Nativa.
Our Guides
Juan Barrios
Juan is native of Cusco, Perú.
He studied Tourism at Cusco University, and is particularly interested in the technology and science used by the Incas in their development. He also studied the Quechua language in order to better understand Andean culture, and communicates with native people. A lover of adventure trips Juan has been a rafting and climbing guide for many years. He is open mind and good sense of humor lend to his enthusiasm in meeting new people and sharing with them his enigmatic country.
Miguel Angel Alata Jara
Miguel Angel Alata Jara was born and raised in Cusco; a city he loves for its history and tranquillity. His love for his hometown and country is one of the reason why he enjoys his job as a guide so much, as well as the opportunity to learn about other cultures and meeting people from around the world. As an outgoing and talkative person, guiding was a natural fit. Another aspect Miguel loves about his job is the constant opportunity to be in touch nature; and teaching others about native flora and fauna.
In his free time Miguel enjoys spending time with his friends and family, appreciating the little things that make life in Cusco great, and learning more about Peru's rich history.