Kuntur Birding is a Peruvian travel agency specializing in birding and bird photography tours across South America.
We offer both tailor-made itineraries and fixed-departure tours to top destinations in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile,
each with its own unique bird species, landscapes, and cultures.
Our tours are led by experienced local guides and focus on small groups and the best locations for birding and photography.
We aim to create personal and rewarding travel experiences while supporting conservation and local communities.
The name Kuntur Birding honors one of the Andes’ most iconic birds: the Andean Condor.
“Kuntur” means “condor” in Quechua, the ancient language of the Andes.
The condor holds a powerful place in Andean folklore, mythology, and spirituality, both in the past and today.
We believe that sustainable tourism is key to preserving the natural world. During our tours, we strive to minimize our impact on the environment by traveling in small groups, involving local guides, visiting community-owned natural gardens and lodges, and supporting the conservation efforts of local communities.
Steve was born in Peru and spent his childhood in the Andes and the jungle of Cusco. His love for nature naturally shaped his professional path. After graduating in tourism studies, he began working as an official tourist guide specializing in birding tourism.
As the founder and manager of Kuntur Birding, he has been guiding birding tours for over 20 years across South American countries including Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Bolivia.
As a professional wildlife photographer, Steve has more than 15 years of experience leading bird and wildlife photography tours in South America and Spain. His work has been featured in national and international publications, media, and books. Through online workshops and courses, he teaches wildlife photography. More information about his photography can be found on his website: www.stevesanchezphoto.com.
Steve gives talks on birding and wildlife tourism and regularly participates in conferences. He also contributes to wildlife conservation projects as a wildlife and birding tourism consultant.
Together with his birding partners in Peru, Steve founded the Peruvian Birding Club COAP (Club de Observadores de Aves del Perú), where he continues to serve as a board member.
Contributions: Ministerio del Ambiente (Peru), Cornell Lab of Ornithology, PROMPERÚ, Western Hemisphere Shorebird Group, Handbook of Bird Biology (Cornell Lab of Ornithology), South American Bird Fair, CORBIDI, Colombia Birdfair, among others.
Instagram: @stevesanchezphoto
Facebook: @SteveSanchezWildlifePhotography
YouTube: @SteveSanchezPhoto
Miguel Garcia has over twenty years of experience as a bilingual tourism guide, leading both national and international tour groups. Trained in Tourism and born in Cusco, he combines deep local knowledge with a passion for history, culture, ecology, and nature photography.
He has been actively involved in ecological and ornithological tourism projects that support sustainable income for local communities. His expertise in birdwatching in Peru has earned him national and international recognition. Miguel is deeply committed to conservation and regularly shares his knowledge to promote environmental awareness.
Jeremy graduated from the National University of San Antonio Abad of Cusco with a degree in Tourism and Management and holds a Master’s degree in Cultural Administration, World Heritage, and Tourism.
He is a guide specializing in birding and wildlife photography in the Tambopata National Reserve, Manu National Park, Ballestas Islands, Madidi National Park, and other areas in Peru and Bolivia.
Carlos Gonzales is a Peruvian wildlife and ecotourism photographer with years of experience working in the Amazon and other tropical rainforests. He has a strong passion for capturing Peru’s endemic wildlife and raising awareness of its endangered species.
Specializing in macro photography, Carlos brings the smallest details of nature to life through his lens. He is also a Sony Alpha Latin America Ambassador.
Marcelo is an experienced birding guide and birding tourism consultant from Argentina who has trained and delivered courses for birding guides from many different countries. He is also a founding member of the Argentine Birding Guides Association (AGOA).
He has extensive field experience across all of Argentina’s ecoregions, as well as in most South American countries and parts of Africa and the Middle East.
Baldomero is our driver during tours in northern Peru. We have been working together for over ten years, and he has proven himself to be a very reliable, kind, helpful, and responsible colleague with a sharp eye for spotting birds.
Together with his son Miguel, who joined his father’s transportation company several years ago, they are excellent drivers in all kinds of — sometimes challenging — Peruvian road conditions. They also prepare the most delicious picnics in the field.
Omar is our driver in southern Peru. With many years of experience in Manu National Park, he is also a passionate birder who knows the birds of the region extremely well.
His reliability, helpful nature, and good command of English make him a valued and much-appreciated member of our team.
With a great love for birds and nature, Eva plays an important role in tour preparations and supports the team behind the scenes. She writes travel itineraries, website content, and blog articles, and manages the website and promotional materials for the European market. When needed, she also joins selected tours.
She is happy to assist and answer questions in the languages she has acquired: Dutch, English, Portuguese, German, and Swiss German.
Eva is Dutch and holds master’s degrees in Latin American Studies and Indigenous Cultures of the Americas.
Kruzcaya is responsible for all hotel and lodge bookings and oversees the financial administration. She is also the main point of contact for the accountant.
Thanks to her strong sense of organization and attention to detail, everything runs smoothly behind the scenes—making her an indispensable member of our team. Kruzcaya is also Steve’s sister.
Ruth is a passionate birder, communications professional, and event planner with over ten years of experience in tourism. She contributes to our team by designing online promotional materials.
She is a member of the Lima Birding Club (COAP Lima) and is actively involved in the protection of the wetlands near Lima.
Company Address:
Kuntur Nature and Adventure EIRL
Av. Industrial Conj. Hab. FOVIPOL. Nr 104
Santiago – Cusco – Peru
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