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Who we are, and why we love travel

With Peru for Less, you get more than just a tour package. You get a personalized experience from start to finish. Our fully customizable tours let you travel the way you want, with the comfort and flexibility you value. Learn more about the service we offer and meet the staff that will help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.

Specialists


Our Specialists are artists, educators, and scholars whose extensive knowledge of Peru’s history, culture, and economics helps us fine-tune travel packages with the best tours and unique experiences. At Peru For Less, we think there’s more to travel than just snapping stellar selfies. We believe that embarking on new adventures, conversations with locals, and even moments of silent observation are what truly enrich your time abroad.

Kim MacQuarrie

Four-time Emmy winner and author of 3 books on Peru

Kim MacQuarrie is an American-born Four-time Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and author of 3 books on Peru. He has a bachelor’s degree in biology and a Master’s in anthropology. He has spent several years in Peru visiting all the Inca ruins he has been able to find, and living with the Yora, a recently-contacted tribe of indigenous Amazonians. This experience was the inspiration for his book The Last Days of the Incas, which recounts one of the greatest epic stories in the Americas - the conquest of the 10-million-strong Inca Empire by 168 Spaniards.

A keen explorer and adventurer, Kim has won 4 Emmy Awards -- 3 of them for documentaries on the Peruvian Amazon.

http://www.kimmacquarrie.com/

Virgilio Martinez

Winner of the World’s Top Chef Award
Our Culinary Expert

Virgilio Martinez, Peruvian chef considered the greatest Latin American Chef of his generation. His experimental techniques translate traditional Peruvian dishes into beautiful modern culinary masterpieces. His Central and MIL restaurants continuously climb the World's 50 Best Lists with Central claiming the title of 4th best restaurant in the world. Today Peru For Less counts on Martinez as Peru’s premier culinary expert, helping travelers understand the deep agricultural and gastronomic history that Peru has to offer.

Alonso Cueto

Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Texas. Award-winning author

Alonso Cueto is an award-winning author of novels, stories, and essays that explore contemporary issues in Peru and their connection to the past. His work has been translated into 15 languages and he is one of the most prestigious Spanish-speaking writers in the world. Alonso also has a unique artistic sensibility that connects the imaginary with imagination. One can say that he is a master of telling stories about mind-blowing travel.

Gonzalo Salinas

Ph.D in Economics at Oxford University

Gonzalo Salinas is a Peruvian businessman and scholar with a unique vision for travel planning. He completed his Ph.D in Economics at Oxford University, and his masters in Development Economics at Harvard University. Along his fruitful career as a scholar, he has penned several works for the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. His travel vision is a mixture of deep business research and the understanding of what a traveler looks for in South America.

Our Staff

We are a diverse group of travelers, hailing from cities across Peru and from countries around the world. But across our different backgrounds, we share two things in common: a passion for travel and a belief that responsive and caring customer service is the surest path to creating an excellent and comfortable vacation experience. Keep reading to learn more about the team who will plan your trip.

Bernard Schleien
Director & Founder
Katia Silva
General Manager
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Richard Leon
Director
Rodrigo Mendoza
Sales Manager
Rylee McGowan - Travel Advisor
Rylee McGowan
Travel Advisor
Adrienne Moss
Adrienne Moss
Travel Advisor
Brenda Paredes - Travel Advisor
Brenda Paredes
Travel Advisor
Leila Dancuart - Travel Advisor
Leila Dancuart
Travel Advisor
Noelia - Travel Advisor
Noelia Castro
Travel Advisor
Melissa Schenk
Travel Advisor
Alejandra Rodriguez - Travel Advisor
Alejandra Rodriguez
Travel Advisor
Debbie Sutcliffe - Travel Advisor
Debbie Sutcliffe
Travel Advisor
Selene Montemayor - Travel Advisor
Selene Montemayor
Travel Advisor
Silvia Rincon
Travel Advisor
Maribell Mormontoy - Travel Advisor
Maribell Mormontoy
Travel Advisor
Grecia Fuentes
Travel Advisor
Elizabeth Cabrera
Travel Advisor
Arianna Roy
Travel Advisor
Alejandro Vera
Travel Advisor
Diana Alvarado
Travel Advisor
Marietta Aguirre
Travel Advisor
Sergio Cappelletti
Travel Advisor
Urpi Herrera
Travel Advisor
Bruno Parodi
Travel Advisor
Rossy Leon
Travel Advisor
Daniel Wong
Sales Intelligence and Process Manager
Dean Lourens
Sales Content Writer
Ariana Gonzales
Sales Designer Integrator
Alexia Ganion
Sales Performance Analyst
Ricardo Lopez
Sales Product Manager
Andrés Delgado
Traveler Journey and Reputation Manager
Glissé Puerta
Customer Journey & Sales Intern
Andres Loayza
Manager of Experience & Cusco office
Melissa Mac Lean
Product and Experience Supervisor
Verónica García
Product Development & Experiences Specialist
Aracely Paytan
Product Assistant
Marquinho Cusi
Product Assistant
Cristhian Valdivia
Talent Supervisor
Alonso Tarrillo
Reservations & Operations Manager
Silvia Herrera
Reservations Supervisor
Ruth Gonzales
Reservations & Operations Auditor
Melany García
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
Ana Lucia Querevalú
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
Carlos Toscano
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
Aldo Zuazo
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
Adriana Zavaleta
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
Alexa Perez
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
Andrea Orellana
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
Amed Gonzales
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
Carol Chiroque
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
Gabriela Guanilo
Reservations & Operations Coordinator
Marilyn Alarcón
Analysts Supervisor
Andrea Giselle Paredes
Operations Analyst
Antonela Miraglia
Operations Analyst
Alexander Herrera
Operations Analyst
Ricardo Ramirez
Operations Analyst
Yaharia Milagros
Ticketing Specialist
Terry Machuca
Ticketing Specialist
Stephanie Mainza
Cusco Operations Supervisor
Giulliano Pacheco
Cusco Operations Supervisor
Angie Escobar
Cusco Operations Specialist
Mariana Frisancho
Cusco Operations Supervisor
Dámaris Gamboa
Cusco Operations Supervisor
Laura Salhua
Cusco Reservations & Operations Coordinator
Miguel Guzman
Cusco Reservations & Operations Coordinator
Fabricio Ortiz De Zevallos
Official Guide Cusco
Silvana Tineo
Finance Manager
Lucila Navarrete
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Rosmery Huamanyauri
Accounting Assistant
Katya Lizarraga
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Carolina Cocche
Accounts Payable Analyst
Sandra De la Cruz
Accounts Payable Analyst
Ana Mesias
Finance Assistant
Braulio Chihuantito
Marketing Manager
Analucia Hernandez
Graphic & Web Designer
Nick Meza
Fullstack Developer
Jorge Maquera
Fullstack Developer
Bruno Serra
Fullstack Developer
Elvis Requejo
Fullstack Developer
Jose Zegarra
Office Manager
Jose Salvador
IT Coordinator
Istvan Csordas
Executive Chef

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