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Meet Our Tour Leaders

Our carefully selected tour leaders are not conventional 'couriers', but actually manage the trip, making operational decisions as well as looking after the welfare of the group. All speak the local language, know the ground from personal travels, and have the kind of temperament that is likely to make a group gel.

Many of them hold academic qualifications in subjects related to Latin America, others have acquired expertise in situ. They will share their local knowledge with you or find out what you need to know. They are also adept at seeking out little bars or quirky museums away from the tourist crowds.


Rosie Beale: Tour Leader

A lover of all things Latin American, Rosie is a keen dancer and brings years of tour leading and office experience to the role.

Rosie can always be found where the Latin beat is playing – music and dance are among her passions, along with skiing – although the hot tropical countries such as Brazil and Cuba are...
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Jane Bell: Tour leader

Originally from Australia, Jane led groups throughout Latin America before chosing Brazil has her home, where she now runs a hostel.

From her home in north-east Brazil where she runs a guest house, Jane leads trips for us not only in Brazil but other Latin American destinations she was captivated by on her travels. As a...
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Jessica Dennehy: Tour leader

After graduating and becoming an expert in the lives of Bolivian shoe shine boys, Jessica is most at home in the great outdoors in the mountains or plains of Patagonia.

British born Jessica is a graduate in Latin American Studies, writing her dissertation on shoe shine boys who work in the streets of La Paz, Bolivia. She...
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Lucho Diaz: Tour leader

An exceptionally popular tour leader, Lucho is a Wanderlust Guide of the Year finalist, and leads tours throughout South America, including his native Peru.

Lucho is exceptional. He works out of his native Cusco; a father of three he is still able to devote himself whole-heartedly to tour leading. He is so popular and...
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Sally Dodge: Tour leader

Sally's enthusiasm is endless, and her passion for travel is infectious; she loves showing clients what she loves most about South America.

A fun-loving Latin America enthusiast, Sally taught English in Chile, where she learned the language of the Mapuche and how to dance the cueca. She is also the consummate professional:...
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Toby Fenton: Tour leader

Having travelled extensively throughout Central and South America over the last 15 years, Toby brings his wealth of experience to all of our tours.

Toby first joined Journey Latin America back in 1996 and led tours for us across Central and South America. Deciding to come home, back to the UK for a while Toby has been...
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Etienne Frans: Tour leader

Etienne Frans has worked as a Journey Latin America tour leader since 1987. He has accumulated a vast knowledge and store of anecdotes.

Such is his love for Latin America and sharing it with others that Etienne, resident of Rio, has worked with us as a tour leader for over 25 years. Over this time he has accrued a vast...
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Carolyn Gallagher: Tour leader

Carolyn has travelled extensively throughout Central and South America, including a stint living in Honduras and working as a dive master in the Bay Islands.

Amongst her love of all things latin, she loves trekking in Patagonia, football matches in Rio and importantly sharing her love of local food and wines with her...
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