Miguel is one of the founders and co-owner of Trogon Tours. He worked in Iguazú as a National Park Guard and Chief Naturalist for 6 years, where he had the chance to combine his guard training with a strong personal interest for achieving an impressive understanding of both flora and fauna of the subtropical rainforests.

As a naturalist, Miguel has focused in bird songs identification, and he has been recording birds for almost 20 years, keeping records of the vast majority of the species present in northern Argentina and Southern Brazil. Miguel has also made a number of contributions to nature conservation and education. He participated in an expedition throughout north eastern Argentina and Southern Brazil, which was organized by Conservation International, to explore the very last relicts of the natural habitat of the Glaucous Macaw, in search of the last individuals left of this magnificent bird, which is now thought to be extinct.

Miguel worked in Guyana with The Smithsonian Institution, giving training courses for indigenous people to become natural history tour guides. He has also worked in Guyana on bird populations monitoring for the Kansas Museum. Also in the field of education, Miguel teaches at the University of Misiones in the training courses for professional tour guides. He is also co-author of the Inventory to the Birds of Iguazú National Park.

Miguel started to work as a nature tour leader in 1991. He focused on birds and wildlife of Southern Brazil, Bolivia and Northern Argentina. His solid knowledge of the Pantanal and the subtropical rainforests of northern Argentina led to a number of important discoveries, including first sightings of many bird species for Argentina -like American Pygmy Kingfisher & Capped Heron to name but a few- and the location of one of the most visited nests of Harpy Eagle in southern Brazil; a discovery he made more than 10 years ago, which opened the way for a great number of birders to see this very secretive species. Miguel speaks fluent English, Spanish and Portuguese and enjoys widely showing wildlife to people. He lives with his wife Karina and his two sons, Ignacio and Félix in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, very close to the mighty Iguazú Falls.

Luis is a co-founder and co-owner of Trogon Tours, bringing over 40 years of experience to the nature tour industry. His lifelong passion for natural history and nature photography has taken him around the world in search of birds and other wildlife, experiences that have shaped both his career and the success of Trogon Tours.

Since 1982, Luis has been leading birding and wildlife tours throughout Argentina and South America, backed by extensive training in ornithology, birdwatching, marine mammals, flora, and geology through the Argentine Ornithological Society (AOP) and the Argentine Wildlife Foundation (FVSA). His ability to guide both local and international groups has connected countless travelers with the rich and diverse ecosystems of the Neotropics and beyond.

Luis’ expertise in tour planning and administration began in 1985 when he helped develop and manage the educational tours department for a Buenos Aires-based company. His efforts were pivotal in establishing Costanera Sur as a premier birding destination, leading tours there even before it was officially designated as a reserve!

In 1987, Luis returned to his hometown of Puerto Madryn in Patagonia, where he continued to guide tours worldwide while also serving as a local birding and nature guide. His skills in operational management expanded between 1995 and 1997 when he managed the operations department of a local tour company. These experiences laid the groundwork for the creation of Seebirds, a birding tour company designed to enhance the experiences of birders visiting Patagonia.

In 2000, Luis partnered with Miguel Castelino to launch Birding Argentina and Trogon Tours. Combining their field expertise and administrative skills, they expanded from Argentina-based birding tours to comprehensive nature tours across Latin America and beyond. By recruiting wildlife specialists from various disciplines, they diversified their offerings to meet the broad interests of naturalists worldwide.

Today, Luis remains deeply involved in guiding, planning, and managing tours globally. His commitment continues to drive the success of Trogon Tours while promoting sustainable and educational nature tourism.

Luis has also made significant contributions to wildlife conservation, with a focus on shorebirds and seabirds. He volunteered for four seasons with the Magellanic Penguin Project in Punta Tombo and managed a penguin rescue station in Puerto Madryn during the 1991 oil spill crisis.

Education is a cornerstone of Luis’ career. He organizes and leads birdwatching, natural history, and flora courses in Patagonia, sharing his knowledge and passion with aspiring guides and the wider public. His dedication to fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and conservation has left a lasting impact on the communities he serves.

Luis lives in Puerto Madryn with his wife, Nancy.