Efraín Valles

He is 39 years old and was born in Cusco. He is a marathon runner and a polyglot but above everything, he is a passionate tour guide with 17 years of experience. Among a group of 2200 professional tour guides he was rated as the Best in the World by Wanderlust magazine. The other three finalists were Bunyong Roeurn from Cambodia, Charlie Jaques from the UK and Lewis Mangaba from Tanzania. He got nominated by suggestion of his clients. For the selection judges considered the clients testimonies and the ones from his colleagues. He donated the money he received as a prize to the school for girls "Chicuchas Wasi".