Fredy (Sani Kichwa) comes from a lineage of traditional plant healers and environmental activists.  Both of his parents are descendent from families of shaman (a practice that takes decades of perfection) and his father started Ecuador’s first indigenous-led eco-lodge which continues to bring economic and environmental sustainability to the Sani community.  

Fredy played a central role in creating the Mandari Panga Eco-Lodge in the upper Amazon of Ecuador.  The project is a global role model for indigenous led sustainable economy structures.  

He is one of the world’s most sought-after guides and has led class trips for major universities (including Stanford University, and Columbia University) and the world’s best environmental journalists (National Geographic and BBC).  He is also leads community and environmental initiatives with the international NGO, Mossy Earth.

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