Backroads leader on cliff overlooking mountains
Edwin P.

Edwin transitioned from career in supply chain and logistics to embark on a two-year backpacking journey around the world, eventually joining Backroads as a Trip Leader in 2023. Since then, he’s led unforgettable adventures across Europe, the USA and Latin America—none more impactful than in Ecuador. From the awe-inspiring flight of Andean condors to the astonishing wildlife of the Galápagos, this region never stops delivering magic. But for Edwin, it’s the deep connections with our incredible local partners—now dear friends—who bring each journey to life with their warmth, music and the vibrant spirit of the Andes and the Galápagos Archipelago.

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Marine Iguanas Photographed Galapagos
November 4, 2025

A Decade of Collaboration: Investing in Conservation in Ecuador 

 At the heart of my time in Ecuador is the Fundación Galo Plaza Lasso—the nonprofit project arm of one of our accommodations, Hacienda Zuleta, which is devoted to conservation, education and sustainable community development in the town of Zuleta within the Imbabura Province.

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