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Meet our Team, Salkantay Trekking team

Meet our Team

Salkantay Trekking team

Meet our Team

At Salkantay Trekking, we believe that the heart of our company is the people behind it. Every member of our team brings not only knowledge and experience but also passion and dedication, making each journey so much more than just a trip through the Peruvian Andes.

Inspired by the vision of our founder—who dreamed of taking adventure tourism in Cusco to the next level—we’ve built a family that works with commitment and care to bring that dream to life.

Each person plays an essential role, and together we form the foundation that has positioned Salkantay Trekking as a leader in adventure travel in Peru and beyond. With warmth and a genuine commitment to excellence, our team makes sure every moment of your adventure is unforgettable.

Behind every great journey is a great team. We’d like you to meet our founder and the Salkantay Trekking family—the people who make it all possible.

Edgar and the team have won various awards and have become one of the leading tour operators in the whole of Peru.
Edgar Catunta. Manager and Founder

EDGAR CATUNTA GUILLEN (MANAGER AND FOUNDER)

Edgar, founder and current manager of Salkantay Trekking, was born in Cusco and from a very young age knew his purpose: to share the greatness of his homeland with the world through authentic, high-quality experiences. A graduate in Administrative Sciences and Tourism from the National University of San Antonio Abad of Cusco (UNSAAC), he decided to follow his own path in 2012, the year he founded Salkantay Trekking.

His vision has always focused on offering unique and personalized services to every traveler. This philosophy led to the development of iconic routes such as the Inca Trail, Salkantay, and Machu Picchu, complemented by innovative private camps: Sky Camp in Soraypampa, Mountain Sky View in Collpapampa, and the exclusive Super Jungle Domes in Lucmabamba.

Under his leadership, the company has been consistently recognized from 2016 through 2024 with awards that highlight its excellence in adventure tourism, including Best Tour Operator of the Cusco Region and, most recently, Best Tour Operator in South America 2024—a milestone that cements Salkantay Trekking as one of the most prestigious travel companies on the continent.

Passionate about learning and improving every detail, Edgar has traveled to countries such as Spain, the United States, Nepal, Chile, Bolivia, and Brazil. From each journey, he brought back valuable insights and best practices that today are part of Salkantay Trekking’s essence: a service that is innovative, high-quality, and designed to exceed every traveler’s expectations.

"After many research works and courses related to the tourism sector and business administration, the knowledge acquired pushed me to explore and manifest my experiences, giving birth to this beautiful project called: SALKANTAY TREKKKING."

Edgar Catunta
Manager and Founder

Team Salkantay Trekking

Salkantay Trekking Team

Today, thanks to the great support of our staff, both on the road and in the office, we have grown as a company and are proud of the quality service we provide:


  • We have a well-deserved reputation for innovation, high-quality service, and for putting together once-in-a-lifetime trips.
  • Salkantay Trekking's accumulated experience allows you to make the most of your valuable vacation time and experience the best of your chosen destination.
  • There are groups of trekkers enjoying an adventure in Salkantay Trekking. We offer daily departures every day of the year.
  • Our treks cover the Cordillera Vilcabamba, from Mollepata to Machu Picchu.
  • We provide services in the well-known routes such as the Sacred Valley, City Tour in Cusco, Mountain of Colors, among others, as well as more adventurous routes: Choquequirao, Huchuy Qosqo, Lares, etc.
The accumulated expertise of the whole of Salkantay Trekking allows you to maximize your enjoyment on vacation and experience your chosen destination to the fullest.



Our Team

Sales

The first point of contact for your adventure. They help you choose the ideal trip and plan every detail.

Minelva Tarapaqui Minelva Tarapaqui
Sales Director
Emily Tommy Fernandez Cuadros Emily Tommy
Sales Supervisor
Diego Oquendo Diego Oquendo
Travel Advisor
Eduardo Melendez Eduardo Melendez
Travel Advisor
Karina Farfan Karina Farfan
Travel Advisor
Lidia Vera Lidia Vera
Travel Advisor
Mariela Gonzales Mariela Gonzales
Travel Advisor
Yuri Valenzuela Yuri Valenzuela
Travel Advisor

Customer Service

Always ready to answer questions and assist you at every step.

Claudia Ochoa Claudia Ochoa
Customer Support Director
Juan Carlos Chauca Juan Carlos Chauca
Customer Service
Marioly Troncoso Marioly Troncoso
Customer Service

Commercial

They create connections and opportunities to make every adventure possible.

Oscar Zuniga Oscar Zuniga
Commercial Director
Zulema Mariscal Zulema Mariscal
Commercial Assistant

Operations

They coordinate the mountain route to ensure everything is safe and organized.

Kelly Anahue Kelly Anahue
Operations Director
Richard Soto Richard Soto
Operations Coordinator
Flormida Pacheco Flormida Pacheco
Reservations & Tickets Coordinator
Juan Carlos Paucarmayta Juan Carlos Paucarmayta
Operations Monitor
Ida Luz Catalan Ida Luz Catalan
Program Assistant
Erik Caviedes Erik Caviedes
Hotels Assistant
Liliana Carbajal Liliana Carbajal
Operations Monitor
Rosmery Bombilla Rosmery Bombilla
Reservations & Tickets Assistant
Iris Velasco Iris Velasco
Customer Contact Coordinator

Marketing & IT

They inspire travel by showcasing the magic of the Andes and Salkantay Trekking.

Teófilo Andrade Teofilo Andrade
Marketing & IT Director
Hector Miranda Hector Miranda
Projects Coordinator
Jose Luis Parra Jose Luis Parra
Webmaster
Aquilina Baez Aquilina Baez
Graphic Designer
Katsuro Alanya Katsuro Alanya
Graphic Designer
Romer Sarmiento Romer Sarmiento
Audiovisual Producer
Rodrigo Tovar Rodrigo Tovar
Audiovisual Producer
Oscar Ccopa Oscar Ccopa
Audiovisual Producer
Daphne Canales Daphne Canales
Community Manager
Jesus Curi Jesus Curi
Software Developer
Fallcha Calderon Fallcha Calderon
Programming Assistant
Jose Flores Jose Flores
Full Stack Developer
Jeremyk Vargas Jeremyk Vargas
Full Stack Developer
Aldair Cusihuaman Aldair Cusihuaman
Full Stack Developer
Jhon Mora Jhon Mora
Creative Writer

Finances

They manage the company’s financial resources, ensuring control and planning.

Graciela Catunta Graciela Catunta
Finance & Treasury Director
Betsy Choquenaira Muñoz Betsy Choquenaira
Accounting Assistant

Accounting

They maintain order and stability to allow continuous growth.

Reyna Quispe Reyna Quispe
Accounting Supervisor
Yhon Sumalave Yhon Sumalave
Accounting Assistant
Silvana Siña Silvana Siña
Accounting Assistant
Diana Quispe Diana Quispe
Accounting Assistant
Maycol Cruz Maycol Cruz
Accounting Assistant
Pamela Duran Pamela Duran
Accounting Assistant

Supervision

They monitor service quality to ensure excellence in every experience.

Ramiro Licona Castellanos Ramiro Licona
Supervision & Quality Director
Saiber Catunta Saiber Catunta
Supervision Coordinator
Edgardo Apaza Edgardo Apaza
Supervision Assistant

Logistics

They make sure nothing is missing: resources, equipment, and materials always arrive on time.

Daniel Sierra Daniel Sierra
Logistics Assistant
Edith Aparicio Edith Aparicio
Warehouse Manager

Human Resources

They care for our internal family, supporting the team’s well-being and development.

Maria Greta Puelles Maria Greta Puelles
Human Resources & Development Director
Angie Leguia Angie Leguia
Human Resources Assistant

What makes these trips different?

We believe that a vacation should be more than a hotel room, a flight and a rental car. It should be more than the sum of its parts. We also believe a challenge can help you grow and a trip can stir the soul. We create journeys worth taking - for the traveler, for the host and for the world.

Travel Associations & Certifications

  • Logotype: ATTA - Adventure Travel Trade Association
  • Logotype: AATC - Asociación de Agencias de Turismo de Cusco
  • Logotype: CALTUR - Plan Nacional de Calidad Turística
  • Logotype: DIRCETUR - Dirección Regional de Comercio Exterior y Turismo Cusco
  • Logotype: MINCETUR - Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo
  • Logotype: PERU BRAND - Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru
  • Logotype: SERNANP - Servicio Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado
  • Logotype: ESNNA - Committed to the eradication of ESNNA in tourism

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