
Daniel Buitrón Jaramillo
Founder and CEO focused on sustainable tourism and partnerships
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Manizales, Colombia
Ithaca, New York, USA
Joined January 2026
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Summary
Founder and operator of a Colombia-focused ecotourism company: Daniel founded Colombia Ecotravel in 2010 and led the company as CEO, building personalized, sustainable travel offerings that work with local guides and communities to showcase Colombia’s biodiversity and culture. colombiaeco+2
Experienced in cross-border entrepreneurship and overcoming operational challenges: reporting on his move from the U.S. to Manizales and founding an ecotourism business documents navigating local bureaucracy, payment-system challenges, and growing a small team and contracting local guides. forbes+1
Partnerships and industry engagement: beyond running his company, Daniel has held roles focused on partnerships (e.g., Strategic Partnerships Manager at Peek) and participates in industry conversations—appearing on adventure-travel podcasts and in major media pieces about Colombian tourism. partnerled+2
Public-facing advocate for Colombian travel: Daniel has been quoted and featured in international coverage (including Washington Post and Forbes) discussing tourism, post-conflict travel opportunities, and responsible tourism practices in Colombia. washingtonpost+1
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Enjoys Colombian music, Colombian dance, and reading. colombiaeco+1
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