Testimonies

I asked a few customers to write about their experiences for you. If you would like a reference, please contact me. Several of my visitors have kindly offered to provide this service for you.

"I have traveled the world from Egypt to Bhutan, but no place has touched me as much as Panama and no guide has even been better than Garceth. He is, in fact, more than a guide. He is a teacher and a great friend. Thank you so much."
-Karen Foisy, Vancouver, Canada

"Garceth did an outstanding job during his time with us - what an amazing, wonderful person he is! I wanted you to know that we really appreciated his expertise and his kindness towards animals. Twice we stopped on the way to Soberania to either avoid hitting an anteater, or to help a poor ocelot that had been hit by a car, and I was so grateful to be with someone that took the time to care for the animals."
-Karen Hanna, Canada

"Traveling within the rainforest by dugout canoe to reach the Embera Indians and being witness to the Embera culture was truly an amazing experience. Our guide, Garceth, was equally amazing, fluent in English, Spanish and his native Embera language. Growing up in the Darien Region of Panama in an Embera village himself, Garceth shared with us his abundant knowledge of local flora and fauna as well as his knowledge of Embera traditions and culture. Garceth is in tune with responsible eco tourism and is very respectful of the value of cultural diversity. Spending time with the Embera we appreciated an indigenous culture truly centered on the importance of relationships and community."
- Chris Burseth, Illinois, USA

"Garceth was cordial, well informed and most accommodating regarding our specific interests. He was always prompt and kept our schedules running like clock-work. We would recommend him without reservation."
-Kay and Paul Prange, Denver, CO

"It is my pleasure to highly recommend Gareth Cunampio as a tour guide in Panama. We had the pleasure of his company and knowledge for a tour that we took in February of 2008. Gareth went well beyond the norms of service, as he took his own personal time to help me find some of the local music in which I had shown an interest. He worked an entire day with another group, but was still able to find the music for me and he personally delivered it to me, after a full work day, at my hotel in the evening. Our group found him very helpful and interesting on the tour and he went well above and beyond the usual in his level of service. I only hope I can have the opportunity to help him in some small way and return his favor."
-Barry Dunkley, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada.

"We were the first tourists to stay overnight in the village for two months. It was a very special experience. Garceth was a wonderful teacher who answered our questions and seemed to
truly enjoy talking about his culture and the animals. I highly recommend him."
-Andrew Delaware, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

"We saw howler monkeys, whiteface monkeys, countless tropical birds, poison dart frogs, snakes and two Harpie eagles on our short tour. Garceth used to be a park ranger and knew exactly
where to take us. He knew the sounds of the animals and where to look. I got so many great shots with my crappy point and shoot pocket camera that I was contacted by excited scientists who wanted to know how I saw such endangered birds! Now I want to go back with a better camera! Thank you, Garceth"
-Wes Johnson, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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