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Yanayacu Biological Station & Center for Creative Studies

There are many people (and animal) who help contribute to the success of Yanayacu. Here are a few that you will likely meet when you come to visit.

Jose Simbana is from the nearby village of Las Palmas. He originally came to Yanayacu as the "maestro," in charge of expanding our facilities. Later he moved to the full-time station manager position. Since then, he has become the central figure around which the wheels of Yanayacu turn! Soon he will become our resident biologist and student researcher and volunteer coordinator.

Engma Palacios lives in Cosanga, and began working at Yanayacu several years ago, helping to prepare delicious meals for student groups. Over the years she has become our go-to chef, often managing a kitchen and cleaning staff of 4-5 local residents.

Wilmer Simbana, like his brother, has become a fixture at Yanayacu. He began working with the Caterpillars and Parasitoids of the Eastern Andes project several years ago, and is now our head "gusanero" leading the way in the field and helping to train and manage students and volunteers who help with the project.

While we will always cherish the memories of Charapa, Simba, Skoal, Roxy, and Gusano, currently the little girl who holds the key to our hearts is Rain. When its raining and you are a little down, she is always up for a snuggle.

There are many people (and animal) who help contribute to the success of Yanayacu. Here are a few that you will likely meet when you come to visit.
Jose Simbana is from the nearby village of Las Palmas. He originally came to Yanayacu as the "maestro," in charge of expanding our facilities. Later he moved to the full-time station manager position. Since then, he has become the central figure around which the wheels of Yanayacu turn! Soon he will become our resident biologist and student researcher and volunteer coordinator.
Engma Palacios lives in Cosanga, and began working at Yanayacu several years ago, helping to prepare delicious meals for student groups. Over the years she has become our go-to chef, often managing a kitchen and cleaning staff of 4-5 local residents.
Wilmer Simbana, like his brother, has become a fixture at Yanayacu. He began working with the Caterpillars and Parasitoids of the Eastern Andes project several years ago, and is now our head "gusanero" leading the way in the field and helping to train and manage students and volunteers who help with the project.
While we will always cherish the memories of Charapa, Simba, Skoal, Roxy, and Gusano, currently the little girl who holds the key to our hearts is Rain. When its raining and you are a little down, she is always up for a snuggle.