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Socorro Andino Peruano

Association in South America

Peruvian High Mountain Rescue – Socorro Andino Peruano is part of the South American High Mountain Rescue Association. We are an organization specialized in search, rescue, and assistance in high mountain areas. Our team is composed of certified mountain guides, rescuers, and trained medical personnel capable of operating in challenging terrains and at high altitudes.

Our members are proficient in vertical rescue techniques, first aid in high mountain conditions, evacuation in extreme conditions, and the use of specialized equipment such as ropes and anchoring systems. Additionally, we work in coordination with local and international authorities to ensure efficient and safe operations.

The work of these associations is crucial in South America, given the abundance of mountains, volcanoes, and ranges, such as the Andes, and the increase in tourism and sporting activities in remote and difficult-to-access areas.

Management team

Eric Raul Albino Lliuya

CEO & Founder – Certified High-Altitude Mountain Guide

Marcos Armando Quito Broncano

President – Certified Guide IVBV–UIAGM–IFMGA

Ivan Jimenez Guzman

President/Director of the Arequipa Region Delegation – Certified Guide IVBV–UIAGM–IFMGA

Hector Huaman Turpo

President/Director of the Cusco Region Delegation – Certified Guide IVBV–UIAGM–IFMGA

Juventino Martin Albino Caldua

President/Director of the Huaraz Region Delegation – Certified Guide IVBV–UIAGM–IFMGA

Vladimir Paucar Torres & Katia Santillan Pinedo

Legal Study Group / Legal Advisory

Peruvian Mountain Guides Certified by the UIAGM

Eloy Cacya

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Edwin Puntillo Pascual

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Gustavo Laveriano Fernandez

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Emerson Gracia Dextre

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Zunuel Portella Silva

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Ivan Jimenez Gusman

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Darwin Jamanca Vargas

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Javier Crsitian Huaman Diaz

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Pedro Huaman Diaz

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Marcos Armando Quito Broncano

President – Certified Guide IVBV–UIAGM–IFMGA

Hector Huaman Turpo

President/Director of the Cusco Region Delegation – Certified Guide IVBV–UIAGM–IFMGA

Juventino Martin Albino Caldua

President/Director of the Huaraz Region Delegation – Certified Guide IVBV–UIAGM–IFMGA

Volunteer Rescue Team

Jhon Cuenca B

Aspiring Mountain Guide

Franklin Rikishin Chinchay Loli

Aspiring Mountain Guide

Szymon Skowroński

Aspiring Mountain Guide

Wilder Williams Alva Chinchay

Aspiring Mountain Guide

Jean Marcos Villanueva Herrera

Aspiring Mountain Guide

Yustin Wili Jamanca Morales

Aspiring Mountain Guide

International Collaborators

Alex Torres

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Jean-Pierre Fedele

Head of Operations in Europe

Manuel Haff

Head of Operations in Europe

Vlad Moroz

Owner of the high-altitude clothing brand RedFox

Ian Taylor

Contact in the United States

Konstantin Sukhodeev

Contact in Russia

Alex Koller Schulz

Chilean | Contact in Chile

Florent Héritier Vigneron

High-Altitude Doctor – Specialist in First Aid / Rescue

Felix Berg

Contact in Germany

Markus Prechtl

Head of Operations in Europe

Zhivko Zhechev

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Kaspars Klapkalns

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Hans Thurner

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Sebastian Fuchs

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Philipp Moser

Contact in Germany

Stefan Fritsche

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Martin Gstrein

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Amir Rosh

Contact in Israel

Ronen Raz

Contact in Israel

Andreas Höninger

Contact in Germany

Milivoj Erdeljan

Certified by the Federation and Mountaineering Association of Serbia

Alecio Nunes

Contact in Brazil

Nicolas Vandepaer

Contact in Belgium

Thomas Wilken

Contact in Germany

Christian Schubert

Contact in Germany

Luda Korobeshko

Certified by the Russian Mountain Guides Association

Alexander Abramov

Certified by the Russian Mountain Guides Association

Hermann Berie

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Knill David

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Karl Egloff

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Alberto Paleari

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Marco Roncaglioni

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Edi Koblmüller

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Claudio Schranz

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Alexander von Ungern

Certified Guide IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Maxim Foygel

From Russia, Peruvian Mountain Rescue Team – Mountain Guide Certified by IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Libor Kožíšek

From Czech Republic, Peruvian Mountain Rescue Team – Mountain Guide Certified by IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Armin Liedl

From Austria Berg- und Schiführer Steiermark, Peruvian Mountain Rescue Team – Mountain Guide Certified by IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Hans Honold und Hans Stöckl

From Germay Staatl. gepr. Berg- und Skiführer/-innen IVBV, Peruvian Mountain Rescue Team – Mountain Guide Certified by IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Adamec Branislav DynafitTeam

From Czech Republic, Peruvian Mountain Rescue Team – Mountain Guide Certified by IVBV – UIAGM – IFMGA

Porter and Cook List

Miguel Ángel Aldave Gamboa

Pelayo Milla Morales

Yanina Reyes Garcia

Juan Caldua Torres

Abraham Ruben Morales Vargas

Bernardo Cipriano Lope

Salomon Libman

Marcos Jr Lliuya

Yony Macedo

Abelito Milla Flores

Pablo Florentino Huane Fabián

Jhon Milla

Wily Carrión

Yoner Vino

Julihno Vino

Ciro Cipriano

Roberth Waldemar Ortiz Herrera

Enrique Albino

Jaime Lliuya Reyes

Abraham B. Chinchay Fabián

Raúl Lliuya Reyes

Solio Gamarra Luna

Teodoro Diestra

Federico Huane Torres

Alex Salazar

Waldir Romario Galán Rosas

Hernan Lliuya

Cristhiam Héctor Lliuya León

River Galán

Efraín Carrión

Teodoro Valentín Quijano Lige

Jhonatan Toby Cueva Peñadillo

Jeldres David Mariano Vásquez

Joel Vargas Rosales

Cornelio Noé Milla Cocho

Claus Cristian Loli Chinchay

Laureano Braen Loli Chinchay

Rolando Emiliano López Dextre

Rodolfo John Condory

Alberto Condori

Operations Support Team

Wilder James García Fernández

Specialized High Mountain Guide

Juan Pablo Naranjo

Collaboration and Logistics in South America

Richard Saraya

Collaboration and Logistics in Europe

Veronika Hamminger

Global Coordination and Logistics

Rubenson Baca Magallan

Paramedic / Firefighter

Charito Pajuelo

Rescue Team Psychologist

Yudy Huancahuire Marín

Head of Operations Logistics in Southern Peru (Arequipa)

Alex Marcelo Villafranca Calvo

Digital Marketing and Website Specialist

Ferdinans Bernalst Bautista Carrión

Digital Marketing and Website Specialist

Yerson Rojas Verde

Director and Graphic, Advertising, and Marketing Designer

Wilder Marcelino Bravo Verde

Director of Commercial Operations and Marketing

Agnieszka Sobcazak

Business Development Project Leader

Estrella Gonzales

Business Development Project Manager

Koseth Saenz Lermo

Head Partner Coordinator

Cruz Orfelia Terrones Chávez

Director of Commercial Operations

Karina Bañez Ramírez

Head and Director of Finance, Billing, and Payments

Mabel Mamani Sánchez

Intelligence Analyst

Marcy Tapia Llusco

Head of Customer Experience

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High Mountain Rescue Group - The leaders of Search and Rescue

Socorro Andino Peruano: High mountain rescuers are individuals specialized in search and rescue operations in high-altitude and extreme conditions, such as mountainous areas, glaciers, and volcanoes. This type of rescue is highly technical and dangerous, requiring advanced skills and a deep knowledge of the terrain.

Characteristics and Abilities of High Mountain Rescuers:

  1. Training in Climbing and Rescue Techniques: Rescuers are trained in climbing techniques, rappelling, rope handling, and anchor systems, enabling them to operate in vertical and hard-to-reach areas.

  2. Knowledge of First Aid: They are trained in specific first aid for high mountain conditions, including hypothermia, altitude sickness, and trauma resulting from falls or avalanches.

  3. Ability to Work in Extreme Conditions: Rescuers must be able to operate in severe weather conditions, such as strong winds, snowstorms, freezing temperatures, and altitudes that can exceed 5,000 meters.

  4. Specialized Equipment: They use specialized gear like crampons, ice axes, ropes, harnesses, high-altitude tents, communication systems, and GPS devices to locate individuals in remote areas.

  5. Physical and Mental Endurance: The job of a high mountain rescuer is physically demanding, requiring excellent physical condition and a resilient mindset to cope with highly stressful situations.

Common Challenges:

  • Avalanches: Rescuers must be prepared to work in areas prone to avalanches.
  • Rugged Terrain: The terrain is often unstable and dangerous, making both the search and evacuation difficult.
  • Unexpected Weather Conditions: Storms and rapid changes in weather pose significant risks.
  • Altitude Sickness: Working at extreme altitudes can affect both victims and rescuers, so they must be well-acclimatized.

High Mountain Rescuers in South America:

In South America, high mountain rescuers operate in iconic places such as the Andes Mountains, Aconcagua (Argentina), Huascarán (Peru), and other high peaks. They work in coordination with security forces, such as the police and firefighters, as well as with international rescue organizations. In addition to the previously mentioned groups, many of these rescuers are volunteers who dedicate their time and skills to saving lives in inhospitable locations.

Their work is highly valued and vital in mountainous regions, where adventure tourism has grown exponentially.

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What We Do - Gruop of Mountain Rescue "Socorro Andino Peruano S.A.P"

The Socorro Andino Peruano S.A.P. is the only private rescue team in Peru with professional training, highly qualified, certified, and accredited to carry out rescue operations in high mountain environments, as well as in remote, rugged, and inaccessible areas. Unlike the Army or Firefighters, who do not have the specific preparation for this type of intervention, we collaborate with them when the terrain requires it. However, we do not receive government support, and all our work is funded with our own resources, committed to raising the image of our country. Since our founding on October 1, 2020, we have carried out numerous rescues in snow-capped mountains and difficult-to-access areas, saving lives on many occasions.

In Peru, we do not have access to mechanical means, such as helicopters, for high mountain rescues, which could save precious hours in life-or-death situations in the event of accidents. While adventure tourism is becoming more widespread and promoted as part of the country’s brand, risk management and attention to those involved in these activities have been overlooked.

The Rescue Guides of the Socorro Andino Peruano S.A.P. are working on projects to implement an intensive training course in heli-rescue. This training is complex due to its high costs but is essential for future rescues. Currently, there are no helicopters available for rescue operations in regions like Huaraz, Cusco, and Arequipa, where the mountains rise above 6,000 meters. We are seeking sponsors to help us change this situation in the near future. Your support can make a difference.

After several years of carrying out rescues voluntarily, we would like to inform the general public that, from now on, rescue operations will incur a fee. We invite everyone to consult our reference price list to understand the approximate costs involved in an operation of this magnitude. For more information, feel free to contact us.

Rescues in high mountain areas, as well as in rugged, remote, and inaccessible areas in Peru, are carried out by the “Socorro Andino Peruano S.A.P.” Rescue Team in coordination with the DEPSAM rescue group (High Mountain Rescue Department of the Peruvian National Police). This state institution is trained to provide support in rescues, especially in mid-mountain environments.

When accidents occur in rugged or remote areas of high difficulty, such as in high mountains or glaciers above 4,500 meters above sea level, or in hard-to-access areas that exceed 6,000 meters, like Nevado Huascarán at 6,768 meters, the rescues become even more challenging and complex.

During rescue operations in the Cordillera Blanca, Cordillera Huayhuash, the mountainous regions of Cusco, the volcanic region of Arequipa, the coastal zone, and the Peruvian jungle, we use the contact numbers listed on our website. Our coordinators communicate via satellite phones, depending on the location of the accident. Currently, we do not have an international radio frequency, but we are in the process of implementing one to improve our communications.

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Helicopter Rescue Project

From May 1 to 7, 2026
The Peruvian Andean Rescue Association – S.A.P. is pleased to announce the FIRST HELITACTICAL TRAINING AND AERIAL EVACUATION COURSE IN PERU, aimed at rescuers, mountain guides, and emergency professionals.
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