I was born on August 10, 1982, in the town of Pomocanchi, Acomayo, south of Cusco.I am the son of Felicitas Valdez and Bernadino Maqque.When I was one year old, my family moved to an old colonial house in San Cristobal, a traditional neighbourhood in Cusco, where I formed lasting friendships. 

The oldest of 4 children, I quickly gained maturity and responsibility.I helped my family in caring for my younger brother and sisters at home, and also my parents at work, and attended La Merced school, where I excelled academically and artistically. 

I spent many school vacations in Pomocanchi with my grandparents, speaking Quechua and helping in the farm.At age 16, I got employed in a small guest house in Central Cusco.Here I met tourists for the first time and began to imagine a career in Tourism. 

I pursued my dream at the Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad del Cusco, graduating (Licenciado /BA) in Tourism, with continuing studies in English and German in private language schools. 

Now a full-time guide, and delighted to share my knowledge of the rich natural and cultural history of Peru, as well as my intimate knowledge of its diverse traditional and modern cultures.