Puerto Montt, Chile
Tours Delivered,
Since Sep 28, 2018
24.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #6139
Welcome to ToursbyLocals. com. I joined this amazing and passionate team in 2019. I am very happy to be part of this family and looking forward to share my passion, knowledge and enthusiasm on guiding in the Lake District region. A little bit about myself here now: With an endless passion for hiking, biking, horse riding and adventure activities in Patagonia, and years of experience (since 1998) I decided to put all my knowledge, experience and dedications in 2013 I founded Patagonia Trails based in Puerto Varas, Chile. I run different kind of shore tours in Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas, eco and natural walks, hiking, designed trips for solo women, FIT, Family trips, and for special needs people showing the travelers the bounty of the region. Frutillar, Osorno Volcano. Lake Llanquihue, Lake emerald, Cochamo, and hidden trails of this area of privileged lakes and mountains. I invite you to discover this beautiful Volcanic Land through my eyes and knowledge. I will show you, story tell , laugh and the best become friends enjoying and appreciating life . I like being with people showing and taking them around, while experiencing a cultural exchange between me, us and them. Plan your next adventure in Chile. Is not the destination, is what you would like to live as an experience. See you in Chile, then. Maria Wilderness First Responder Certification since 2003 and up to date. Registered guide at SERNATUR ( Servicio de Nacional de Turismo de Chile.) Environmental Analyst Degree focused on environmental journalism since 1997. Bird watcher certificate by Association Ornitologica del Plata 1999. Course on Animal Behaviour by Asociación Ornitologica del Plata.1999. Italian Language Course en Dante Alighieri, San Miguel de Tucuman. 2016. Volunteer at Misiones Province bird Sanctuary GUIRA OGA.1999. Volunteer at Loitokitok School. Kenya.1998 Horse ride guide , trekking guide and bike guide In Torres del Paine National Park,Vicente Perez Rosales National Park, Puelo Valley and Cochamo above many more destinations. Mount Ascents: Mount Kilimanjaro and Toubkal. Trekking expeditions : High Inca Trail- Peru. Atlas Mountains Grande Traversee. Morocco. Mt Turquino, Mt Kilimanjaro. W Trek Torres del Paine, my favorite! 2 weeks Horse Riding expeditions between Chile and Argentina. And follows ;) My tours always include a driver.
Puerto Montt
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33 reviews
Maria was very well informed and communicated a vast amount of information about our tour. I highly recommend her.

Replied from Maria A.
Hi! Janelle.Thanks , all the best on your future travels. Lots of blessings ! Maria,
Maria was an outstanding guide. She is knowledageable about the flora and fauna of the area, and also prepared excellent lunches for us! As we landed on Christmas day, and were warned that local shops would be closed, she was kind enought to get us some essentials! High;y recommended! A special note of appreciation to our driver Ingrid: always on time!

Replied from Maria A.
Dear Subbu. Thanks for your review. I have tried to put all my dedication on this trip which has been designed specially for your family. I will pass this onto Ingrid too. Very best regards,MA
We had a good day with Maria and driver. Drove out into the country and lakeside, saw beautiful towns and scenery along the way, interspersed with a nice time outside the vehicle with nice leisurely walks in parks and along spectacular waterways. Very interesting seeing another part of the country outside the cities. Maria is very knowledgeable, answering all our...

Replied from Maria A.
Hello! Beth Thanks a lot for your review. It has been wonderful sharing this day with you guys! All the best in your future travels. Maria,
There is not a lot to do in Puerto Montt but Maria knows the area and makes the best of it. It’s a nice hike up to the top of Isla Tenglo but it’s worth the view. The birds and cattle at the top are very cool too. Of course our favorite was the monument and cross and the fantastic views. After the hike down, the main drag is essentially the same vendors a hundred times...

Replied from Maria A.
Hello! Marc, Thanks a lot for your review. It has been wonderful sharing this day with you guys! All the best in your future travels. Maria,