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At TROPIC we offer our clients an unforgettable experience in a culturally sensitive style, while contributing to the conservation and sustainable development of the places we visit.
TROPIC grew out of the need for a tourism operator which could demonstrate that environmental protection and cultural respect can be compatible with running a successful business.
While many of Ecuador's (and the world's) most valuable and beautiful regions are falling victim to insensitive 'development' at the hands of the oil, timber and monoculture industries causing a tragic loss of biodiversity, now more than ever it is necessary to create viable economic alternatives which give value to this ecological and cultural richness.
At TROPIC we believe one of the best ways of conserving an area - whether it be the tropical AMAZON RAINFOREST, the paramos of the ANDES HIGHLANDS or CLOUD FOREST, mangrove forests on the PACIFIC COAST or the incredible uniqueness of the GALAPAGOS ISLANDS - is by taking people to these areas to experience their magic first hand.
Our naturalist guides are bilingual experts and committed conservationists. They always work with a local or indigenous guide, both to provide the visitor with a higher quality experience, as well as to ensure that the people who live in these special areas are benefiting economically from tourism and thus have an incentive to conserve their environment.
The interest and respect which our clients show for these indigenous communities also strengthens values and encourages the survival of traditional knowledge which has suffered erosion and unappreciation for too long.
In other words, we don't see ecotourism as a catchword for enticing unsuspecting conservation - conscious clients, but as an ongoing project for sustainable development in the world's last remaining natural treasures which provides abundant possibilities for cultural interaction beneficial for both sides.
So with TROPIC Journeys in Nature, you not only get excellent professional service from our experienced multi-lingual staff, but also the assurance that your visit to the Galápagos, the Amazon, the Andes and the Pacific Coast is having a positive environmental and cultural impact.
At least 10% of our profits is donated to environmental protection programmes in Ecuador, through our related nonprofit Conservation in Action Foundation and the Quehueri'ono Association, The Waorani and Secoya Nationalities, the Oyacachi Community and others.
Meet Our Team
Jascivan Carvalho - General Manager
Jascivan obtained his first degree in commercial engineering with a major in marketing from Quito's Catholic University, and after working in marketing, management and finances for medium and small enterprises, went on to complete his Masters in Planning and Management of tourism destinations in Barcelona, Spain. He has also worked as a consultant in community ecotourism with indigenous communities in Ecuador where developed a deep knowledge of tourism business (eco-tourism, community tourism, adventure tourism, etc.) its multiplying effect, its value chain, and the use of this activity linked to an effective model to promote conservation and improvement of economical benefits for local communities and protected areas.
Veronica Pacheco- Sales: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itVero has an ecotourism degree from the Catholic university, most likely th one who will answer the phone when you call she is an expert on our Galapagos Land Based programs and will be happy to organize your visit to the enchanted islands.
Gabriela Guijarro - Sales: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Gabriela graduated in ecotourism and is starting her professional career with us. But this is not her first foray into the tourism industry, she has already been involved with high profile development projects such as the Ecuadorian Sustainable Tourism Alliance and global conservation organizations such as the Nature Conservancy. Gabi loves the rainforest and understand our operations at the Huaorani ecolodge, Secoya lodge and Huaorani Amazon Camping inside out.Fernanda Carpio - Operaciones: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Fernanda has a degree in International Trade from the Universidad Tecnologica Equinoccial. Since 2001 she has worked for Tropic managing the operations department. Her present responsibilites are related to financial management. Fernanda's main goal is to guarantee an unforgettable experience for our clients by ensuring every detail is perfectly organised - in other words Fer is our right and left hands! Jazmin Andrade -
Jazmin Andrade - Reservas: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Jazmin is another ecotourism graduate from the Catholic University, she overlooks every detail on your bookings, she makes sure you have the perfect guide, room and pick up time! She is also in charge of our local partners reservations to our unique operations in the Amazon.
Xavier Pucachaqui - Logistics: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itXavier is our logistics assistant. Before every group of clients arrives he spends several hours dealing with the organization of all matters related to planning menus, purchase of foods, and camping facilities.
There are many others that complete our team on the ground, guids, drivers, hotels, haciendas, ecolodges, park rangers,....without them we couldn't deliver Ecuador's unique ecoturism experiences.
