My husband and I met Mario on our first trip to Lalibela in October 2019 and we enthusiastically recommend his services to everyone planning a visit to Lalibela. He is an amazing guide and person. Mario is so knowledgeable and articulate (his English is excellent) and he has a wonderful sense of humor. He is also a fabulous photographer- just give him your phone or camera and you will have stunning photo memories of your time in Lalibela. We have returned to Lalibela with friends from the U.S. on three more occasions, most recently a couple of weeks ago, and each time we hire Mario to be our guide, and always our friends love him! If you are planning to hire a guide in Lalibela, we wholeheartedly recommend that you hire Mario.