Fernando has been introducing people to the wonders of nature on guided conservation travel tours since the year 2000. His passion for nature and photography has taken him all over Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, the Galapagos Islands, Argentina, Chile, Antarctica and Alaska—to name a few. He loves to share this passion with fellow travelers, family and friends.

Fernando’s passion for nature began in childhood. He began to adopt street dogs and kept fish tanks full of fish. He even had a pet tortoise. Seeing his passion, his parents encourage him to learn all he could about the natural world.

While a student in Puerto Vallarta, he saw a painted bunting while walking his three dogs in a corn field and has been an avid birder ever since. His first job after graduation was with a local Mexican nature tour company, and he joined Nat Hab in 2006.

He specializes in expeditions to the annual Monarch Butterfly migration in the Mexican highlands and in Patagonia. His talent for spotting and capturing images of the rarest birds have made him a sought-after Expedition Leader for birdwatchers, and he also excels at whale photography.

His enthusiasm garners rave reviews from all who travel with him. Whether guests are beginner photographers, novice eco-travelers, or have a lot of experience, Fernando ensures everyone’s comfort throughout the entire journey.

Fernando shares Nat Hab’s philosophy that travel can benefit local communities and inspire conservation by ascribing value to wild nature and crucial habitats. When he's not guiding, Fernando resides in beautiful Puerto Vallarta.