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About Me:

We are a couple that is passionate about the wild and unique beauty of Southern Patagonia. As a pair, our mutual love of the outdoors brought us together, so we decided to make this shared interest into a business. Ever since we started, we’ve absolutely loved sharing our home with fellow adventure seekers from around the world.

Felipe

Born and raised in southern Chile, I grew up exploring and learning about nature with my grandfather. I have since loved everything about being outside. I love the beauty, the natural meditations, and I especially love constantly learning about the geology, history, and biology of the land. Through over 11 years of experience in guiding in Patagonia, I’ve become an expert on Parque Nacional Torres del Paine and know every single corner of the park. In addition to Torres del Paine, I’ve worked in other incredible destinations around Chile, like San Pedro de Atacama, where I had the opportunity to climb high summits, like Volcan Pili and Sairecabur. A true lover of adventure, I feel lucky every day that I get to work in one of the world’s most beautiful places. I truly have the best office in the world.

Nili

Originally from Turkey, I decided to go after my dream of traveling throughout South America. When I finally made it to Patagonia, I knew it was where I was meant to stay. As a record-holding paraglider and an advanced open water diver, I love all things adventure, so the beautiful mountains and exciting outdoor activities made it the perfect location for me. Prior to moving to Patagonia, I used to be a teacher who led and coordinated cultural immersion programs for international students. I also speak English, Spanish, Turkish, and German, and so with my language skills, experience teaching and leading tours, and love of adventure, I knew being a guide was my next career move. Not only have I found a job that combines my prior experiences, but one that lets me explore and discover every single day.

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Passions:

The great outdoors. It may sound cliché, but it’s true. For us, leading tours never gets old because we not only get to spend time in the beautiful isolation of nature, but we also get to watch travelers witness the awe-inspiring park for the first time. Torres del Paine is our home, and we love sharing it with others.

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Next Vacation:

While there are so many incredible places we’d love to go, this year we have plans to visit Turkey. We are so excited because Felipe has never crossed to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean and because Nili will get to return home. We're so excited to hike the beautiful landscape of Turkey, as well as explore historic Istanbul and eat some incredible food, especially homemade Turkish sweets.