Ricardo Samaniego

About

Twenty-two years guiding the Chiriquí highlands, most of them on the Quetzal Trail between Boquete and Cerro Punta. Trained as a forester before he started guiding, which is why the tree names come out first and the bird names second. Licensed by the ATP and certified in wilderness first response. Walks slowly on purpose — the highland forest does not reward pace.

Tours & Experiences

Tour

Bosque nuboso media jornada

Half day on the graded valley track above Bajo Mono. Easier ground, the same forest, and the better option if you have one morning in Boquete.

$603 hrs

Tour

Amanecer con el quetzal

A 4:30 AM start to be in the fruiting aguacatillos before the light. Three hours, one target, and the highest hit rate of anything he runs between February and May.

$803 hrs

Tour

Sendero Los Quetzales

The full traverse from Boquete up to the Respingo side, walking downhill by arrangement so the climb is done by vehicle. Five hours on the trail with the scope out wherever it is worth stopping.

$955 hrs