Roger Manrique

E-mail: rogermanrique.vzla@gmail.com - rogermanrique7@yahoo.es – crocroger@hotmail.com

Website: chaltours@yahoo.com / www.caimantours.com

Born in Mérida, Venezuela. Tour leader and wildlife tour guide operator for more than 20 years. Roger has early studies in biology and later worked in Mérida Zoo. He is an outstanding wildlife artist and excellent photographer (with awards in these two disciplines). He’s work includes the participation as a special guest in four TV documentaries and several articles in local magazines and newspapers. Occasionally he is invited to do outdoor talks. Because of these attributes Roger is considered a true naturalist. He is dedicated full time to birds, but also trained in other zoological groups. He is recommended as a bird-guide in all the editions of Birding in Venezuela (since 1991). Special mention about him as a wildlife expert and bird-watching guide is available in the South American Handbook, Venezuelan Handbook Travel Guide, Lonely Planet and Venezuela Footprint publications (several editions since 2000). Three species of butterflies and one species of frog have been dedicated to his name. Founder and propietor of Chal Tours Travel Agency. Also works as an independent freelance tour guide for Turpial Tours, Cacao Travel Group, Condor Verde and others. Currently is working as a staff member of Caiman Tours. Roger speaks English and Spanish and is full of enthusiasm to show you the Venezuela's nature marvels.