Emblematic Testimonial by Frederic Izquierdo

Frederic Izquierdo • May 27, 2026

Last November, I went on a week-long tour with Retorno Photo and

I could summarize it with great birding, great company and good food.

by Frederic Izquierdo

INSTAGRAM: @fredwildlifephoto


ENGLISH: The tour was tailored and organized to maximize the photographic opportunities with beautiful birds, including endemic species. It brought me to amazing remote locations I would not have been by myself, where people cared about the conservation of biodiversity and the experience of their guests. As a private tour, I spent the week with David. He is a great host, very knowledgeable about birds and photography. It was enriching to talk about the country, the different locations and the support he wants to bring to communities. I had a great time and I would warmly recommend his services.


FRENCH: En novembre dernier, j'ai fait un tour d'une semaine avec Retorno Photo et je pourrais le résumer avec superbes observations, très bonne compagnie et bonne nourriture. Le tour était sur mesure et organisé pour maximiser les opportunités avec de magnifiques oiseaux, incluant des espèces endémiques. Le tour m'a amené dans des endroits reculés ou je ne serais pas allé par moi même, ou les gens se soucient de la conservation de la biodiversité et de l'expérience de leurs invités. Etant un tour privé, j'ai passé la semaine avec David. C'est un super hôte, avec énormément de connaissances sur les oiseaux et la photographie. C'était enrichissant de parler du pays, des différents endroits et du support qu'il apporte aux communautés. J'ai passé de très bon moments et je recommande chaleureusement ses services.


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