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We speak to Hugo who has been a tour guide in Chile and Argentina for several years. He tells us about his experience of Patagonia and his top tips. If you would like to get in touch with Hugo to find out more or to hire him as a guide – get in touch with Swoop at advice@swooptravel.co.uk<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Why did you decide to become a guide?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n I guided before in different areas: rafting, horseback riding, trekking, kayaking, etc. My background is more related with outdoor activities, but this also brought me to where I am. <\/span><\/p>\n I consider myself a good communicator, energy-giving person, and love to travel!! So this job has all this and more, and sometimes think I’ve been driven by destiny to do this kind of job!!<\/span> <\/p>\n What do you like best about Patagonia?<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n Patagonia is one of the places on earth that still has that mysterious attraction on travellers, even more, if you think of people that heard of stories of these lands since they were kids!, you have it all: pirates, unknown seas and tribes, and merciless weather…<\/span><\/p>\n Also its infinite horizons, the incredible clouds along with the colors of the sunsets, is simply inspiring.<\/span><\/p>\n What do you hope to achieve in your tours?<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n Besides the obviously enjoyable and smooth trip I try to achieve for the passengers, I also, try to link the people and generate a “I’m travelling in a fun group” sensation, that many times continues back at home. That gives me a rewarding feeling.<\/span><\/p>\n What are your top 3 tips for traveling in Patagonia?<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n I’m not saying any secret, but: be prepared at all times for the unpredictable climate!! That doesn’t only include your gear, also your mood!!<\/span> <\/p>\n Be aware that the distances are looong.<\/span> <\/p>\n Travel light, leave no trace, and take notice of all the beauty we have to protect for the coming generation.<\/span> <\/p>\n What is your favorite experience of guiding in Patagonia?<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n Not only one, perhaps in general the happiness you can see in the passengers when we reach remarkable spots, like Perito Moreno Glacier or first sight of the Beagle Channel for example.<\/span><\/p>\n Another great memory could be struggling with the winds to stay on two foots, in a view point in Chalten, among others.<\/span> We speak to Hugo who has been a tour guide in Chile and Argentina for several years. He tells us about his experience of Patagonia and his top tips. If you would like to get in touch with Hugo to find out more or to hire him as a guide – get in touch with […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-192838","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![](\"\/images\/3305\/original.jpeg?1319622327\")
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