Our Team
Staff Guides
Erick Castro: Guide, has over 12 years of experience as a birding and natural history field guide in Costa
Rica and Panama. He is the pinnacle of professionalism with outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, not to mention
an excellent birder with an exceptional knowledge of CR’s flora & fauna.
“The leader, Erick was extremely professional, affable and an outstanding field ornithologist.” – Derek Moore, Tour leader, UK (February 2008)
Yehudi Hernandez: Guide, has a strong
background in field research which brings a first-hand, in-depth knowledge to his work as a naturalist/birding guide. His birding
skills are outstanding and his exuberant and fun-loving spirit is an invaluable asset to our tours.
“Yehudi was an excellent
guide. He is very knowledgeable about the birds as well as other areas of neotropical ecology, and many other aspects of Costa Rica.
” – Andy Woodall, Tour Leader, Bird Holidays, UK (March 2009)
Adolfo Downs (“Fito”): Guide, is an excellent addition to our guiding staff. Guests are always delighted by his patience and witty sense of humor. With nearly a decade of experience as a naturalist and birding guide, he has worked in Costa Rica, Panama, Bolivia, Ecuador and Brazil.
“He is among the very best,” – Paco Madrigal,
Guide Coordinator Cotinga Tours
