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Adriana Aguirre

Adriana was born in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador, on the Pacific coast. When she was only a year old, her parents moved to Galapagos where her father captained a small bay-tour boat. She returned to the mainland to finish school, but the islands were always calling her back. She was passionate about the ocean and wildlife, so she returned to Galapagos when she was 16. She became a rescue diver and worked coordinating tours in local dive shops.

Fulfilling a lifelong dream, she completed the Galapagos National Park Naturalist Guide’s Course in 2017. This allowed her to combine her love for the ocean and wildlife with her passion for the conservation of nature. As a mother of 3, she understands firsthand the importance of instilling the values of conservation in the next generation. Her love for the archipelago can be seen in her endless enthusiasm in the water and on the trails.

My upcoming expeditions

Peru and Galápagos Escape

Nov 8 2024
Dec 6 2024
Jan 31 2025
Feb 28 2025
Jul 18 2025
Aug 1 2025
Oct 10 2025

Galápagos Escape: A 7-Day Voyage

Nov 12 2024
Dec 10 2024
Feb 4 2025
Mar 4 2025
Oct 14 2025
Jul 22 2025
Aug 5 2025

Galápagos Escape: An 8-Day Voyage

Nov 16 2024
Nov 21 2024
Jan 25 2025
Jan 30 2025
Feb 22 2025
Feb 27 2025
Mar 8 2025
Oct 18 2025
Oct 23 2025
Jul 26 2025
Jul 31 2025
Aug 9 2025
Oct 9 2025

Exploring Galápagos

Dec 27 2024
Jan 3 2025
Mar 28 2025
Apr 4 2025
Apr 11 2025
May 16 2025
Nov 21 2025
Nov 28 2025
Dec 26 2025
May 23 2025
May 30 2025
Jun 27 2025
Jul 4 2025
Sep 5 2025
Sep 12 2025

Exploring Galápagos, Machu Picchu and Peru's Land of the Inca

Jan 3 2025
Mar 28 2025
Apr 4 2025
Apr 11 2025
May 16 2025
Nov 21 2025
Nov 28 2025
Dec 26 2025
May 23 2025
May 30 2025
Jun 27 2025
Jul 4 2025
Sep 5 2025
Sep 12 2025