Authentic Wilderness Awaits With Jungle Ace Adventures
At Jungle Ace Adventures, we’re more than just tour guides—we’re wilderness stewards and cultural ambassadors. Founded by seasoned backcountry experts with decades of guiding experience, our mission is rooted in a deep love for the jungle and a passion for connecting others with its raw, untamed beauty. Our adventures start in La Chunga, an Emberá village in Panama’s Darien Gap, one of the last truly unexplored regions on Earth.
We partner directly with the indigenous Emberá community, whose heritage stretches back thousands of years. Their knowledge of the jungle is unmatched, and we proudly offer them a platform to share their culture, wisdom, and lifestyle with curious explorers. Whether you’re navigating remote trails, sleeping in hammocks under the jungle canopy, or sharing meals in a traditional thatched-roof home, your experience will be both genuine and unforgettable.
We’re not here to deliver a watered-down tour. This is the real jungle. You’ll learn, explore, adapt—and return with a whole new perspective on life. Whether you’re craving spiritual healing, survival skills, or cultural exchange, Jungle Ace Adventures is your gateway to an immersive wilderness experience like no other.
Answer the Call of the Wild
Explore the Untamed Heart of the Darién Jungle with Ace Elkins
Hi, I’m Ace Elkins—a wilderness guide with over five years of experience leading adventurers through some of the most remote, awe-inspiring landscapes in North America. My journey has taken me from the mist-shrouded mountains of Southeast Alaska to the sun-drenched redrock canyons of Southern Utah and into the emerald forests and waterfalls of North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest.
Each environment has been its own world, full of stories, lessons, and soul-shaking beauty. But nowhere has called to me quite like the Darién Jungle in Panama.
A New Frontier: The Darién Jungle
Now, I’ve found my true wilderness home—deep within the untamed rainforest of Darién, one of the most biologically diverse and mysterious places on Earth. This land pulses with life, mystery, and ancient wisdom. And here, I’ve teamed up with the Emberá people, the original stewards of this wild terrain.
With their generations of ancestral knowledge and my background in guiding and backcountry leadership, we’ve created something powerful:
A new kind of adventure business—built on respect, authenticity, and transformation.
More Than a Tour, It’s a Mission
This isn’t just about trekking. It’s not about checking a destination off a list.
It’s a mission:
To connect you with raw nature, ancient cultures, and the wilderness within yourself.
Our journeys are immersive, soulful, and exhilarating—crafted to awaken something deeper in every traveler. Whether you’re hiking through thick jungle trails, sleeping in riverside Emberá villages, or hearing stories by firelight under a canopy of stars, you’ll feel it:
You’re not just visiting the jungle.
You’re becoming part of it.
Ready to Go Wild?
The Darién isn’t for the faint of heart—but for those who feel the pull of something greater, something wilder, something real—this is your sign.
Come join us.
The jungle is calling.
Meet Solrate Barqueño
A Guardian of the Darién, A Bridge Between Worlds
Born and raised in the very heart of Panama’s Darién Jungle, Solrate Barqueño is not only an expert guide—he is the embodiment of the land itself. As a proud member of the Emberá people, Solrate carries with him the legacy of his ancestors while guiding modern adventurers through one of the last truly wild places on Earth.
A Decade of Experience, And a Lifetime of Knowledge
With over ten years of professional guiding experience, Solrate knows the Darién like few others can. At 37 years old, he brings together a powerful combination of:
- Ancestral wisdom, passed down through generations
- Expertise in jungle navigation, wildlife identification, and river travel
- Modern guiding techniques that prioritize safety, sustainability, and cultural integrity
From tracking elusive wildlife to recognizing subtle seasonal shifts in the forest, Solrate’s understanding of the jungle is both intuitive and precise.
Multilingual and Multicultural
Solrate is fluent in Emberá, Spanish, and English, making him an invaluable communicator and cultural ambassador. Whether he’s translating Emberá folklore, explaining ecological systems, or teaching survival techniques, he ensures that every traveler feels welcome, informed, and inspired.
Through language, he builds bridges between cultures—inviting guests not just to witness the jungle, but to feel connected to its stories, spirit, and people.
Guiding with Heart and Heritage
To journey with Solrate is to experience the jungle as a living, breathing home—not just as a destination. He guides with both heart and precision, offering more than a tour—he offers a window into a way of life that is rooted in respect, reciprocity, and resilience.
From the moment you set foot in the Darién, Solrate becomes your guide, your teacher, and your link to a culture that has thrived in harmony with nature for centuries.
A Powerful Partnership in the Wild
Together with American wilderness guide Ace Elkins, Solrate co-leads a unique wilderness guiding and recreation company. Their vision is united and bold:
To unlock the wonders of the Darién Jungle through immersive, respectful, and transformative adventures.
Blending Solrate’s cultural roots and ecological mastery with Ace’s experience in North American backcountry terrain, they offer travelers the best of both worlds.
Come Meet the Real Darién
When you explore with Solrate Barqueño, you don’t just visit the jungle—you learn to understand it, respect it, and fall in love with it. Every leaf, trail, and story he shares is part of a larger truth:
The jungle isn’t just a place.
It’s a way of life.
Join Solrate and Ace. Step into the wild. And discover the Darién like never before.