Biochemist and Ernesto's older friend who initiates the cross-continental trip on his motorcycle, La Poderosa. His initial motivations are romance and adventure, but he accompanies Ernesto through Chile, Peru, and the Amazon. He later reveals his birthday was a fabricated motivator, and the film concludes with an appearance by the real 82-year-old Granado.
Travel companion and co-explorer on the South American expedition.
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