Agostina

Growing up in Buenos Aires, I spent much of my childhood with my Scout group, camping, hiking and exploring different corners of Argentina. Those weekends outdoors sparked a lifelong love of nature and adventure, and taught me that the best journeys are the ones that leave you with a deeper appreciation for the places and people you encounter.

That passion led me to study Tourism and Tour Guiding before starting my career in the travel industry at 19. Over the following nine years, I worked across travel sales, destination management, hospitality and business development. One of my favourite roles was supporting travellers exploring Patagonia and Antarctica, helping them prepare for what would often become the trip of a lifetime. Seeing the excitement build before departure and hearing their stories afterwards confirmed that travel has the power to change perspectives and create lasting memories.

At 22, I moved to Wales to improve my English and challenge myself in a new country. Since then I've worked in leadership roles with Marriott Hotels and in international business development, building strong relationships with clients and partners across the Americas. Joining Swoop feels like bringing together everything I've enjoyed most throughout my career: adventure travel, meaningful conversations with travellers and helping people experience some of the world's most extraordinary destinations.

Patagonia is a place that never leaves you. Although I'm Argentine, I didn't truly discover the region until I began working in tourism. My first trip was to Bariloche at age 18 (also my very first flight!) I still remember looking out the window as the Andes appeared beneath the clouds, realising I was entering a completely new world.

Since then, I’ve returned whenever possible. I explored San Martín de los Andes on a Scout camping trip before travelling south to Ushuaia, where Patagonia completely captured my heart. Its dramatic mountains, endless trails, and "end of the world" feel make it unlike anywhere else.