Roberto Destarac was born and raised in Guatemala City, Guatemala. He went to college in New Mexico, U.S. after being awarded a full scholarship by the Guatemalan government and obtained a BSC in Geological Engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. After school, he worked in the mineral exploration industry for many years and visited numerous remote locations throughout Latin America. It was during those journeys that he discovered his passion for beautiful landscapes and cultures.

He spent many years as a self-taught photographer with decent results until 2012, when he started investing time and money in professional photography gear. He also attended a local photography school and online courses with expert photographers and teachers. With that, his technique improved considerably. His travels now had a vital photography component as he included visits to famous historical sites and spent lots more time shooting. As a result, he started producing high-quality photos that helped him gain more exposure and attention from local news media, photography competitions, and social media.