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Julieta Canepa, has been hiking in the Patagonian Andes, from North to South, since she was a kid. She started guiding six years ago in the Torres del Paine National Park; she is amazed by all things and the processes of nature. She enjoys sharing her passion for geology, glaciers, and showing you birds, flowers and mushrooms. Artist by profession, she looks at everything through the "lens of beauty.” She might suggest staying out late observing how the clouds demonstrate their infinite colors and shapes in a Patagonia sunset sky, or stop the hike to let the dancing reeds on a lagoon hypnotize you for a while. When Julieta is not guiding she is practicing her art or teaching art to the children of Puerto Natales. She is certified in Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
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Maria Jose Marchat, Born in Santiago de Chile, Cote has worked in the tourism and gastronomic industry for more than 8 years in places like Costa Rica, Canada and Chilean Patagonia.
Cote has vast experience in logistics and management of base camps, and she is well known as an excellent chef!
She guides in activities such as trekking, horseback rides, mountain bike, as well as kayaks in which she is regarded as the most prominent woman in the region. She poses a great spirit and her personality and experience means that each of her trips is safe and entertaining. Her achievements in Patagonia include her participation in expeditions, first river descents and adventure races.
She loves nature, outdoor activities and time to enjoy her passion for cooking.
Certified Kayak Guide SKGABC level II, WFR and CPR
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Loreto Vasquez, a young guide who loves spending time in nature, being active, and making a living as a professional guide. Originally from Patagonia, she is passionate about sharing her corner of the world and outdoor activities in a safe and enjoyable way.
She grew up in a family who have been a part of the local tourism business, so for her, working in this industry came naturally; besides the pull of an amazing landscape surrounding her native town of Puerto Natales. She is fluent in English and German, with a University degree in German language translation.
She is convinced that the love for and simplicity of nature is not something you learn, it’s something you live, observing and being a part of one’s surroundings with the most minimum impact possible.
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Gonzalo Fuenzalida, one of the original co-founders of Chile Nativo, he specializes in the design of our tailor-made trips, and he is always looking for new trails to explore! Gonzalo has been guiding expeditions in Patagonia SINCE 1997. His passion for horses and wildlife photography has brought him closer to the local culture and traditions of the area. He is a member of the Guide Association of Torres del Paine and certified in wilderness first aid (WFR). With his constant good humor, he will introduce you to the region with his unique insight.
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Diego Araya, Marine Biologist and wildlife photographer, Diego is our specialist in photo safari trips. When he is not working with us, he spends his time in the Torres del Paine National Park photographing wild nature, his greatest passion. His intimate portrayal of the fauna that inhabits Patagonia is in due part to his scientific background, long days of work in the field and his love for wildlife.
He is a member of the Guide Association of Torres del Paine and certified in wilderness first aid (WFR).
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Victor Matus, born in the city of Punta Arenas and having spent his childhood in Tierra del Fuego, he brings his great love for his homeland and nature, especially birds, to each trip he leads. He has worked in tourism in Patagonia since 1999, specializing in the Torres del Paine National Park. He has also been fortunate to participate in production and logistics for various British Television projects dedicated to wildlife documentaries in Patagonia. During his free time he is mountain biking, sea kayaking or taking part in various expeditions in Patagonia.
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Francisco Parada, better know has "Chino" is a native of Puerto Natales. He is a very enthusiastic, passionate and skilled rock climber. His interest in rock climbing has taken him to some of the most world-renowned climbing areas of the world. Francisco is a certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and has training in back county and rock climbing rescue. He also has a great interest for photography and has participated in several photography expeditions in the region. Being a “Natalino” has nurtured his great love and respect for the culture of the people from the Magallanes. One of the most intense climbing experiences for Francisco was opening a new route on the east face of the north tower of Paine. Ask Francisco about it! He would love to share his experience.
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Carlos Filippi, is a mechanical engineer by profession and his home base is Puerto Natales. During the last 5 years, Carlos has focused on transportation services for visitors to Patagonia and working as a guide in the Torres del Paine National Park (TDP) as well as the wider Chilean Patagonia / Argentina areas. In his spare time he enjoys spending time in the TDP and practicing his hobbies such as hiking and mountain biking. A nature and adventure fan, he admires Patagonia for its rich culture and unique beauty. Carlos is certified in Wilderness First Responder (WFR), an international certificate to individuals who are trained to respond to emergency situations in remote settings.
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Hector Diaz, Born and raised in Patagonia, Hector studied Ecotourism at the University of Magallanes, earning a degree in Cultural and Biological Diversity as well as obtaining his certificate in Wilderness First Responder (WRF).He is the president of the Association of Local Guides in Puerto Natales.
In addition to guiding in the Torres del Paine, he guides navigation journeys though the Patagonian fjords and channels; since he was a small boy he has navigated through these channels with his father, the owner of local touristic company. He especially enjoys showing his clients those spots where he grew up. His passion for flora, geology and glaciology combine perfectly with his love of guiding in his backyard.
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Bryan Rees, Trip Leader since 2005. Born in Chile and raised in the U.S., Bryan has always felt the pull to explore new cultures. After receiving an MBA in international management and working in the corporate world for ten years, Bryan applied to be a Trip Leader because it combined his love for travel and nature. He says the highlight for him is leading in his beloved Patagonia. “From the quaint little towns in the Lakes region to the open spaces of the southern pampas and glacial fields, there is no spot on earth quite like it, and the best part for me is that its home. I feel a great sense of pride when sharing my knowledge and passion for Chile and seeing guests’ appreciation for the country’s culture and natural beauty. It makes me feel thankful for where I've come from and where I am today.”
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Andre Labarca, one of the original co-founder of Chile Nativo, is a Mountaineer and Diving Instructor. He fell in love with Patagonia after visiting it for the first time. He is one of our senior guides, resident in the area since 1997. He works as a guide, sharing always with much enthusiasm his minimum impact philosophy and his knowledge of local flora and fauna. His experience in Wilderness First Aid (WFR) and his love for the mountains will accompany you through your unforgettable trip.
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Hernan Cardenas, has been living & guiding in Patagonia since 1999.
Among his achievements include, guiding in the Torres del Paine National Park for the last 11 years, Canal de las Montañas in the Alacalufe national reserve, Isla Hoste in the Beagle Channel, and frequent work as a security guide in scientific productions. His certifications include: Wilderness first responder (WFR) and guide Level 2 by the Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC. In addition he has completed course work in white water river rescue techniques and rafting guide course (Sarapiqui, Costa Rica) as well as courses relative to glacier rescue and traverse technique. He is a member of the Guide Association of Torres del Paine and Leave no Trace. Hernan enjoys mountain biking and snowboarding.
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Gabriela Nager, Born and raised in a tiny valley between the Swiss Alps mountains, she was inspired since a young age to appreciate the mountains, thanks to her father’s enthusiasm. She has a degree as a medical assistant, but her real passion has been travelling around the world. It was Patagonia that impressed her most of all the places she traveled to, and after returning several times she was so captivated that when she was offered a job as a guide she couldn’t turn it down; that was about 6 years ago. Since then she enjoys taking people to different places in southern Patagonia helping others know its beauty. She is a snowboarder instructor, certified in WFR, and speaks German, English and Spanish.
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Claudia Manzur, was born in Santiago, Chile where she attended college and studied Tourism and Geography. After living some years in France, she returned to her roots in Chile and worked for several years guiding in Patagonia and the Atacama Desert. Recently she has been living and working as a guide in Santiago, showing off the wonders of central Chile. She devotes her free time to a foundation that deals with the protection and dissemination of the cultural heritage of Chile. She will be happy to accompany you through the cities, fields and mountains of this region. She is certified in WFR (Wilderness first responder).
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Guy Wenborne, A pilot and outstanding Chilean photographer, he has dedicated his life to portraying the Chilean landscape from his particular point of view. His first book is a collection of aerial photography of Chile, a complete registry that took 6 years to make and even now continues to develop. He is enamored with this corner of the world and has much faith in the future potential that Chile has to offer, an extraordinary geography that hides much to discover.
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W-Trek - Torres del Paine(5D/4N) - Independent
