Nicolás Guerrero

Nicolás was born in Colombia and has lived in Panama since childhood. Spending his formative years in rural areas created a lasting connection with nature. He studied Biology at the University of Panama, specializing in Botany.
As a student, he joined a botanical expedition with the Missouri Botanical Garden and served as a site guide at the Punta Culebra Nature Center of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Throughout his career, he has participated in environmental impact studies, forest inventories and wildlife rescue efforts across Panama, notably as part of the Panama Canal Expansion Project. He also worked as an artisan at fairs throughout the country, gaining firsthand experience with the richness and diversity of Panamanian culture.

Travel throughout Latin America has introduced Nicolás to a range of cultures and natural environments. His interest in Indigenous communities, particularly the Embera people, began at an early age through the influence of an Embera woman who was his nanny. For the past 13 years, Nicolás has worked as an independent tour guide, collaborating with agencies including Ancón Expeditions of Panama. He also promotes sea kayaking in Panama and became the first guide in the country to earn certification from the American Canoe Association. His current project is establishing Panama’s first kayaking club to further develop the sport.