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Baguales Group is not just a company, it
is a lifestyle. An encounter with nature, riding with friends
through Patagonia, looking for livestock, or exploring by
kayak. We consider it a privilege to lead a life away from
the bustle and stress of big cities. And it makes us happy
to help each of our clients create an unforgettable journey.
Far from the hoards of tourists, we enjoy taking you to places
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Baguales
Group was created in 2002 by Argentine Juan Pablo
Alvarez Solay. Raised in Argentine Patagonia, Juan Pablo spent
many years exploring the lesser known corners of the region.
This lover of adventure and the mountains guides horseback
riding, kayaking and fishing tours. He participates regularly
in first aid courses and is also licensed for kayak rescue.
Most of Baguales Group’s horseback riding, kayaking and fishing
trips are led by him personally. |
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Regina
Husmann has been a member of the company since 2008.
In 2005, she arrived to Patagonia for the first time fell
in love with the landscape at the end of the world. Regina
especially enjoyed the “off the beaten track” tours led by
Baguales Group, which lured her back to Patagonia. Passionate
about marvelous landscapes and the simple life, she left her
job as a financial consultant at a private bank in Switzerland
and started to travel throughout South America, before deciding
to settle down and live in Puerto Natales. Regina gladly accepted
Juan Pablo’s offer to join the Baguales Group family, and
since then she happily helps you organize and plan your trips
to the region. |
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Meet
our friends and guides, who are key to the success of our
excursions. Without them we could not create such original
adventure programs of the caliber we wish to provide you. |
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Veronica
Orellana - Chilean - Born in Punta Arenas, she has
lived in Puerto Natales since she was 8 years old. Working
in tourism since she was 18 years old, Veronica is a horseback
riding and trekking guide, who is fluent in English and Italian.
She knows everything about the region's history, flora, fauna
and aboriginal groups in Patagonia. Enam Studies (Escuela
Nacional de Alta Montaña), WFR. |
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Luciano Gonzalez -
Native of Argentina and living in Chile for the last 8 years
ago – Baqueano and captain of semi-rigid boats, Luciano
is an excellent horseback riding guide and one of the best
for long expeditions in the Mount Balmaceda area. WFR.
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Miguel
Iturriaga - Chilean - Considered one of the best
semi-rigid boat captains navigating the difficult waters of
the Última Esperanza Province’s rivers and fjords.
With great spirit and joy, Miguel safely transports us on
time and—when needed—evacuates us from an area at any time
of day or night. This is greatly important when exploring
the wilder areas of the Última Esperanza Fjord and
Serrano River. |
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Luis
Alberto Guerrero (Pekin) - Chilean - Born in Puerto
Natales - Baqueano pioneer of these lands and owner of one
of the best estancias in the region—due to its unique location,
tranquility and the originality of its facilities. An expert
guide on horseback, Luis is one of the best for scouting out
new routes never before traveled. He also owns horses, accustomed
to the difficult terrain of the Balmaceda sector. |
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Juan
Luis Guerrero - Chilean - Born in Puerto Natales
- Son of Pekin Guerrero. Multitalented, Juan Luis is a semi-rigid
boat captain, a great tamer of horses and dogs used for field
work, craftsman who creates tools designed for the difficult
work of their land. Raised in the isolated area of Mount Balmaceda,
he knows the land with his eyes closed. |
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Israel
Ruiz - Chilean - Born in Puerto Natales - An excellent
captain of semi-rigid boats in the fjords and rivers of the
region with vast knowledge of the local flora and fauna, Israel
guides trekking and fishing excursions in the Mount Balmaceda
area. WFR. |
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Francisco
Videla - Chilean - Born in Puerto Natales – In addition
to being a CONAF Park Ranger in the Glacier Serrano Sector,
Francisco is also an expert guide for the Mount Balmaceda
area and a semi-rigid boat captain of the region’s fjords
and rivers. A good friend for fishing and kayaking expeditions,
Francisco always opens the door to his shelter in the Serrano
Sector, to warm us up and share a few matés (typical
hot tea of the region). |
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Olmen
Astorga - Chilean - Born in Puerto Natales and living
in Torres del Paine since childhood - Baqueano and tamer of
horses for work in difficult terrains, Olmen is an excellent
horseback riding guide, not to mention one of the best for
long expeditions in the area of Mount Balmaceda and Torres
del Paine National Park. Together with his brother, Gonzalo,
they provide us crucial logistical support, making our programs
a reality. |
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Gonzalo
Astorga -Chilean - Born in Puerto Natales - Like
his older brother Olmen Astorga, Gonzalo was raised in Torres
del Paine and works with his family on the land. One of the
most helpful baqueanos in helping us create new horseback
riding routes, Gonzalo is one of the horseback riding guides
you will surely get to know on our trips. |
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Adán
Paredes - Chile - Born in Puerto Natales - Baqueano
and tamer of horses for field work and excursions. With his
brother, Chino, they help us develop the best one-day programs
in the Puerto Natales area, as well as multi-day trips from
Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park. |
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David
Paredes (Chino) - Chilean - Born in Puerto Natales
- Like his brother, Adán, Chino works as a local baqueano
and tamer of horses. Chino is the first baqueano we call for
long, difficult journeys in the Magellan Region, because of
his vast knowledge of the province’s different areas and trails.
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