Tour guide in Santiago Alvaro Andres G.

Hi, I'm Álvaro — though most guests just call me Alvy. I've guided more than 30,000 travelers across Chile and South America over the past decade, and I've never lost one (yet — I'm keeping my fingers crossed). Before guiding, I spent years in hospitality, including Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury retreats, so I know what a well-run day feels like from the other side of the table too. What sets my tours apart is depth. I hold a degree in Communications and Journalism and a postgraduate diploma in Tourism Management and Sustainability — a combination that shapes how I tell Chile's story. I go beyond the postcard version: politics, architecture, social dynamics, economics, local gossip. I tailor each tour to what actually interests you, so no two days look the same. My own path shaped this approach. In my 20s I spent seven years living and working abroad — the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand — and coming home gave me a sharper eye for what makes Chile worth explaining well to an outsider. Off the clock, I'm usually reading, at a play or concert, out with a camera, or hiking somewhere I can't get phone signal. That curiosity is what I bring to every tour — cultural insight, personal stories, and a sense of humor that's occasionally dark but always sincere. I look forward to showing you Chile. Warm regards, Álvaro (Alvy)