I’m Gerson Pizango, founder of Curuhuinsi Lodge and a local guide in the Peruvian Amazon. I welcome travelers in Iquitos and personally accompany them on their rainforest adventures. From your first message to your expedition, you coordinate directly with me, with no intermediaries.
On this page, I share the documents of my international recognition from Leap Local and the press coverage of my work.
Leap Local Award 2010
I was one of four winning guides in Leap Local’s international competition for the best local guides and services. The 2010 certificate names me as a winner and lists my location as “Amazon, Peru.”
According to the certificate, the selection was based on expert evaluation of travelers’ recommendations and reviews.
Letter of Congratulations from Leap Local, 2011
The letter dated June 1, 2011, signed by Dr. Nicola J. Dee and Kirsten Koza, confirms my recognition as a winner of the 2010 competition. It also describes Leap Local’s support in promoting my work and the prizes provided with sponsorship from Nomad Travel and Outdoor.
Among the Winning Guides in the International Competition
Leap Local’s publication of the winners includes my name and places my work in the Amazon rainforest, with traveler pickup in Iquitos, Peru. It highlights my knowledge of plants and animals and my work with local communities.
My Recognition in the Press
Iquitos Times and Kirsten Koza
The article “Amazon Jungle Guide Wins International Tourism Competition,” written by Kirsten Koza for Iquitos Times, describes the judges’ unanimous choice and shares recommendations from travelers who explored the Amazon with me.
Read the introduction to the article on Kirsten Koza’s website.
La Región
The news article “Guía loretano gana Concurso Internacional de Turismo” also reported on the Leap Local recognition and my work as a guide in the Peruvian Amazon. This publication and the Iquitos Times article document the same 2010 award.
Plan Your Adventure with Me
If you’d like to explore the Peruvian Amazon with a local guide, message me with your travel dates and the number of travelers. We’ll check availability and choose the right experience for you.