He is the father of Yacutinga Project. He created the concept of Sustainable Use of Tourism in Yacutinga, as well as the architectural design of the Lodge. He studied architecture and is a Higher Technician in Sustainable Tourism, as well as pro bono advisor of Fundación Ecoturismo Argentino.

In the 90’s he conducted activities related with bio-tourism in central South America, establishing links with Conservation Institutions at regional and international levels. Carlos is a lecturer who has participated in numerous International Tourism Fairs.

He is an environmentalist with a strong interest in the problem of human development. He used to be a ski instructor and Andes mountain climber. Diving and bird watching are his passions.

Micki has been part of the project since the beginning, being a key component in the business organization due to her knowledge of tourism acquired over more than 20 years of experience in various southamerican countries and a degree in Tourism.

Micki is responsible for the relationship with the Tour Operators and Travel Agencies, and participates regularly in numerous International Tourism Trade Shows. She is in charge of sales and reservations at the Lodge.

Specialized in Natural areas, with emphasis in bird watching and nature interpretation.

He is an undergraduate student of Biological Sciences. He has worked passionately in rehabilitation of native fauna, especially with falconiforms, passerines and psittaciformes.

Corino is a founding member of Nomades Aventura. He is a Red Cross lifeguard, trained in Search and Rescue. He has trained in prehospital medicine and care in rough areas. He is also an integral alternative guide (University of Buenos Aires).

He has a university degree of Licentiate in Biology (equivalent to US Bachelor of Science). He participated in undergraduate and graduate courses that oriented his career in the fields of Ecology, Mastozoology, Ethology, Biodiversity Management (M Sc UCEU – Madrid) and Primatology (Ph d in Natural Sciences, UNLP).

He also trained to be a bilingual Environmental Guide in Botanical and Zoological Museums and Natural Reserves, where he can assist all kinds of audiences. He is an expert in martial arts and has basic knowledge of First Aids (Red Cross).

Kuarahy and Vera are our Guarani scouts.

They have developed strong eco touristic skills due to several training courses taken at Yacutinga Reserve.

They are expert rainforest people and live at the Guarani Community of Kagui Pora neighbouring Yacutinga Lodge.

He is a Veterinary Doctor, and has specialized in management and care of wild animals. He has supported conservation projects since 1994.

He is part of S.A.S since its beginning, in 2001. Furthermore, he is a teacher in training in the Chair of Compared Pathology and Public Health of the UNNE (Universidad Nacional del Nordeste/ National University of the North-eastern region). He has cooperated in projects of the National Parks Administration, Fundación Vida Silvestre Argentina, Dirección de Zoonosis de la Provincia de Corrientes (Agency of Zoonosis of Corrientes Province), Dirección de Fauna, Parques y Reservas de la Provincia del Chaco (Agency of Fauna, Parks and Reserves of the Province of Chaco) and Agency of Epidemiology of the state (Dirección de Epidemiología de la Nación).

He is an autodidactic naturalist and a technician in natural resources management. He has specialized in fauna management and conservation. He has worked formally in conservation since 1993.

He has participated, and still does, in several research, conservation and wildlife management projects with several species (seals, penguins, felines, canids, primates, birds of prey, deer, anteaters, etc.) and in different geographic regions (Antarctica, Parana Delta, Patagonia, Atlantic Forest, Yunga, Chaco Region, La Pampa, Atlantic coast in Argentina and in the USA, Guatemala, etc.).

He has encouraged S.A.S. since its beginning; he is the director at present.

Norma Inés Hilgert is a Doctor (PhD) in Natural Sciences from the National University of Córdoba.

She has specialized in Ethnobotany; she has been working in the Yungas of northern Salta since 1994.

Norma has been a researcher of Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) (National Scientific and Technical Research Council) since 2004.

She is a member of the CONACYT (National System of Researchers, Mexico) (2005-2007).

At present, she is developing ethnobotanical studies in Otomí and Nahua communities from Hidalgo State, Mexico, and in Mbyá communities in Misiones, Argentina.

Has been a member of the Asociación Ornitológica del Plata ( del Plata Ornithological Association) (Aves Argentinas /Birdlife International partner) since 1986. He worked as a librarian there for five years and at present he is a member of the Board of Directors. Since the age of 24 he has been working as a professional bird watching guide; at present he owns an ornithological tourism company.

He got his degree of Biologist (a University degree equivalent to the degree of Bachelor of Science in the United States) in 1994. He has participated in several field surveys related to diverse bird groups (Penguins, Geese, Charadrids and Cowbirds) and he has published numerous articles in scientific journals and popular science publications.

From July 2000 to March 2001 he conducted a bird census in Yacutinga Wildlife Reserve (Avifauna Survey of Yacutinga Wildlife Refuge - Fundación Vida Silvestre Argentina).

As part of the Lodge staff assisted German in field work, he could find many bird species and local guides could learn more about the dynamics of the rich bird fauna present in the Reserve.

Field naturalist, Technician in tourism and keen on Entomology.

He has studied Argentine lepidopterans for more than 16 years now; he has gathered a considerable amount of valuable information and has come up with a large personal reference collection. He is a scientific advisor in the butterfly sector of the Nature Viewing Foundation (USA) and is a member of the “butterflies in danger” enterprise of the Fundación de Historia Natural Félix de Azara (Bs. As.).

He works with photographers in the identification of South American Lepidopterans.

Valeria has been working in the Regional Delegation of the central area of the country, National Parks Administration, for three years. She has worked specifically on management planning, a task that requires taking care of numerous aspects involved in the management of a protected area.

During 2003-2004, Valeria coordinated the elaboration of a management plan for Quebrada del Condorito National Park and Pampa de Achala provincial Reserve ( province of Córdoba); at present, she is doing the same kind of work in San Guillermo Biosphere Reserve, whose core area is in the homonymous National Park ( province of San Juan).