About Us
Wakani Lodge is very fortunate to have some of the most accomplished guides working in the Amazon today and one of the best teams of cooks!
Eloisa Soto Salinas
As director of Wakani Lodge, Eloisa is responsible for all facets of operations at the lodge. Her experience as a cook and manager at several other lodges makes her well equipped to handle all the demands of managing a vibrant and exciting experience for all the guests at Wakani Lodge.
Lino Torres Salinas
Having grown up in the jungle and worked at several other lodges as a guide and boat driver, Lino has a keen sense of animal behavior and is extraordinarily capable of providing an exciting jungle adventure while safeguarding everyone's well-being.
Esteban [Gregorio] Urbano Mosquera
It is difficult to imagine finding a more accomplished guide than Esteban! He has worked as a guide at nearly all the major lodges in the Amazon at one time or another and has been a consultant with the Cornell research team studying jungle plant medicines. His vast knowledge and experience of the jungle and all its inhabitants makes him an incredible resource for Wakani Lodge.
Allen Brown
A co-founder and contibutor to Wakani Lodge, Allen acts as the US liason for the lodge. His passion for studying plant medicine brought him to the jungle. His love for all the people at Wakani Lodge and Jaldar village keeps him coming back and bringing as many participants as possible to experience the wonder of this magical place.
