WHO WE ARE

We are a 100% local tour operator. We design, organize, and operate all our tours ourselves — we never rebook or outsource. This allows us to maintain strict quality control and ensure that every guest receives a truly authentic, safe, and wildlife‑focused Amazon experience.

To maximize comfort and enjoyment, we keep our groups intentionally small. Your Naturalist Guide is the key to your entire experience, and every guide on our team has no less than 8 years of field experience. Their expertise, patience, and deep knowledge of the rainforest make a profound difference in what you see and learn.

OUR FOCUS

We are dedicated to wildlife — and even more wildlife. Combined with our high‑standard service, our goal is simple: to give you the best Amazon experience possible.

Our support begins the moment you arrive in the city and continues until your departure. We assist with airport and bus check‑ins, provide guidance throughout your stay, and ensure you feel cared for both in the city and in the rainforest.

OUR EXPERIENCE & FACILITIES

Our operational team has over 20 years of experience providing comfort, safety, and reliable logistics in remote rainforest environments.

Guest Amenities

  • Repackaging and secure luggage storage area
  • Hot‑water shower available in our office before airport transfers
  • Full assistance for flight delays, cancellations, emergencies, and unexpected situations

OUR TRANSPORTATION

We operate our own fleet of river boats, each equipped with:

  • Outboard engines
  • Life jackets
  • Navigation lights
  • First‑aid kit
  • Mandatory safety equipment required by the Peruvian Nautical Authority
  • Valid insurance policy

All boats are registered and authorized by:

  • The Peruvian Navy
  • The Ministry of Transport and Communications

This ensures safe, legal, and reliable navigation along the Tambopata River.

CERTIFIED & RESPONSIBLE OPERATION

We are officially certified by the Ministry of Environment of Peru to operate inside the Tambopata National Reserve as an allied partner in the conservation of the Peruvian Amazon.

Our commitment to responsible tourism is reflected in every aspect of our operation — from group size and safety protocols to environmental protection and community involvement.

OUR SHUTTLES & SUPPORT

Our land and river transfers are designed with attention to detail and guest comfort:

  • Air‑conditioned buses

  • Drinking water available in boats and at the lodge

  • Full assistance and support at all times — including flight delays, cancellations, emergencies, and accidents

  • Continuous guidance from arrival to departure

MEET THE TEAM

Oscar Cáceres — Director & Founder

Oscar Cáceres was born and raised in Puerto Maldonado. He has been a Naturalist Guide since 2001, working extensively in some of Peru’s most important protected areas, including Manu National Park, Bahuaja‑Sonene National Park, and the Tambopata National Reserve. His deep knowledge of the rainforest and its wildlife is the foundation of JunglePro’s philosophy and success.

In 2014, after more than a decade guiding in the field, Oscar decided to become independent. Together with his wife, Delia Velásques, and his lifelong friend Jocsan Beyuma, he founded JunglePro (Jungle Professionals). With hard work and determination, they built and operated a small but cozy lodge, Casa Sandoval, at Sandoval Lake — a project that marked the beginning of their journey as local entrepreneurs.

Oscar’s path into tourism was far from easy. He grew up in poverty, without water or electricity until 1999. After finishing school, he planned to become a farmer and lumberman. But fate intervened: he learned English on his own, simply by reading and speaking with travelers. This changed his life completely.

His career in tourism began in 1997, at age 18, carrying timber to build a lodge. Over the years, he worked as a waiter, housekeeper, cook, porter, paddler, and eventually as a guide. He earned his official guiding certification and a degree in Tourism in 2008.

In 2003, while guiding in Manu National Park, Oscar met Delia Velásques, a newly graduated tourism professional from Cusco. They married in 2008 and today they manage JunglePro together. Although Oscar now leads a team of highly qualified guides, he finds it difficult to leave the forest — for him, the jungle is the real office, and he continues guiding in the field with the same passion he had on his first day.

Oscar’s story is a powerful example of how responsible tourism can transform lives and create opportunities for local families. JunglePro is the result of perseverance, love for nature, and a lifelong commitment to protecting the Peruvian Amazon.

Delia Velásquez — Operations Director

Delia Velásquez was born and raised in Cusco and holds a degree in Tourism from the National University of San Antonio Abad of Cusco. She moved to Puerto Maldonado in 2004, where she met Oscar while both were working in the tourism industry. They married in 2008 and have been managing JunglePro together ever since.

Delia has worked as a Tourism Operations Manager for respected companies, gaining extensive experience in logistics, coordination, and field operations. Her operational knowledge is invaluable — she is the person who ensures that every transfer, every schedule, and every detail behind the scenes runs with precision.

Her dedication, discipline, and wide experience make JunglePro one of the most efficient tour operators in the region, recognized for punctuality, quality, and seamless organization. Although Cusco is her birthplace, the jungle has become her home and her passion. Living in Puerto Maldonado since 2004, she has embraced the rainforest with the same commitment she brings to her work.

Delia is the backbone of JunglePro’s operation. From guest logistics to emergency coordination, from timing to quality control, she is the central force that keeps the entire system running smoothly. Her leadership ensures that every guest receives the highest standard of service from arrival to departure.

Marlo Rios - Boat Captain

Marlo — Lead Boat Captain

Marlo is widely regarded as one of the most skilled boat captains in the entire region. His ability to read the river — its currents, depth, seasonal changes, hidden rocks, and shifting banks — is exceptional. In the Amazon, where river conditions can change overnight and shallow stretches appear without warning, having an expert boatman like Marlo is essential. His mastery of the river ensures that every journey is safe, smooth, and efficient.

Born and raised in Pucallpa, a jungle city in the central Peruvian Amazon, Marlo began navigating rivers as a teenager. He spent years working for large operations in the oil and gas industry, where precision, discipline, and safety are fundamental. These demanding environments shaped him into the extraordinary captain he is today.

Now living in Puerto Maldonado, Marlo is a full‑time and deeply trusted member of the JunglePro team. His calm leadership, decades of experience, and instinctive understanding of the river make him an indispensable part of our operation. When Marlo is at the helm, guests and staff alike know they are in the best hands possible.