Jesse Barrera
Hi! I specialize in creating unique trip itineraries for all those keen on visiting the narrowest and longest country in the world: Chile. I believe travelling should be for everyone and can help in adjusting your trip to your budget while assuring the best quality.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I specialize overall in Chile, including Easter Island. I adjust trip activities based on the travellers profile and preferences. I'm also vegan so I know the importance and difficulties of assuring meals while on the road!"
How did you get involved in travel?
"I believe money and time is best spent when making memories and living new experiences! My dream is to travel around various parts of the world while getting to know about its people, culture and ways of life."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"On my honeymoon I went to the Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve. Imagine an enchanted forest where you can choose to stay either in a cabin deep into the forest, a hotel that's shaped like a mountain or up in treehouse-like refuges. I'm not a very adrenaline-seeking person but we chose to go rafting on the Fuy River and it was amazing. We were in luck (atleast that's what the guide told us!) because the currents were very strong which meant a more adventurous journey down the river! We travelled downstream for about 2 hours in total, stopping in between to drink some refreshing water from a small waterfall and jumping in to the river from high up on the bank. I have never felt so energized before and would definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone who has never done rafting of any sort."
Jesse's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
This tour takes full advantage of all that Chile has to offer. Begin in the urban center of Santiago de Chile, with its stunning backdrop of mountains and beautiful...
Patagonia's natural wonders take center stage on this week-long Chilean adventure. Arrive in the cosmopolitan capital of Santiago, then fly to the country's far south to embark...
Explore Chile's beautiful extremes on this 11-day itinerary. After getting a taste of Santiago, fly north to the Atacama desert—an oasis in the driest part in the world known...
Favorite experiences
Isla Magdalena & Penguin Colony Boat Tour
Located on the Strait of Magellan, about 18 miles (30 km) northeast of the Patagonian city of Punta Arenas, is Isla Magdalena. On this island is Los Pingüinos Natural Monument, a protected area home to Chile's largest colony of penguins. A half-day boat excursion to Magdalena involves first...
Boat Trip to Laguna San Rafael National Park & San Rafael Glacier
47 miles (77 km) west of the Patagonian lakeside town of Puerto Río Tranquilo lies Bahía Exploradores (Explorers Bay). This bay sits at the western end of Valle Exploradores (Explorers Valley), which is situated at the confluence of the Exploradores, Oscuro, and La Teresa rivers at Laguna San...
Atacama Desert: Lagoons & Salt Flats
This full-day excursion includes visits to some of the most incredible natural wonders in the Atacama Desert. The first destination is Laguna Chaxa, a desert oasis lagoon located 50 km (31 miles) from the town of San Pedro de Atacama. Chaxa is situated in the middle of the Atacama Salar salt...
Recent trip reviews for Jesse
Panama
Panama
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Nov 2 - Nov 9, 2024
Hi Adriane,
I'm happy to hear your overall experience during your 8-day adventure Panama was a good one 😊 I will pass along your praises to Plinio for being responsible of the awesome time you had in Boquete!
I apologize for the lack of information for the San Blas island, I will definitely make sure to add that info for our future travelers and update the pictures as well!
Don't hesiate to reach out if you ever decide to do another trip to Panamá 🛫
All the best,
Jesse
Wonderful experience for the trip of a lifetime!
Chile
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Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2024
Toda la organización, respuesta rápida, infor...
Chile
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Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2024
Toda la organización, respuesta rápida, información, calidad de los hoteles, muy buena y muy recomendable.
Lo único que falló, fue el auto que nos fue a buscar a Pta. Arenas, no era para 4 pasajeros, viajamos apretados y algo incomodos. El guía aunque muy amable y servicial no tenía dominio del inglés lo que dificultó conocer los lugares visitados. Esto se hizo más evidente cuando nos tocó un guía muy instruido y con dominio de inglés en el último día de en Pto. Natales.
Hola Marcela,
Me alegro saber que disfrutaron de su viaje de 7 días conociendo la Patagonia chilena 😊
Ya tomé nota de lo inconveniente del vehículo y también el guía para poder mejorar en ese aspecto!
Me avisan si quieren hacer otro viaje para seguir conociendo a nuestro lindo país! Estaría feliz de trabajar en conjunto para explorar más 😊
Saludos,
Jesse
A fantastic trip to Chile
Chile
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Oct 14 - Oct 20, 2024
Hi Ariel,
I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your 7-day adventure in Chile getting to know some of Santiago and especially Easter Island 🤗 It's such a unique destination that a lot of people don't realize is possible to visit during their travels to Chile!
I hope you also enjoyed your continued journey to the Patagonia and hope you'll be back in the future to explore even further. Maybe a trip to the Atacama Desert? 🌵
All the best,
Jesse
Panama's national treasures.
Panama
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Aug 23 - Aug 29, 2024
Hi Elisa,
How wonderful to read that you, Marguerite, José and Kim enjoyed yourself during your 7-day adventure in Panamá 😁
We love when travelers feel at ease with our guides and enjoy having them around! They really do make a difference when exploring a whole new country. I'll be sure to pass along your praises to Hernaldo and Ray.
I'm sorry to hear the situation with the hotel and will definitely make changes so future travelers will have a better experience!
Please don't hesitate to reach out again for another adventure to Panamá!
All the best in your future travels,
Jesse
Wonderful trip to Chile
Chile
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Sep 25 - Oct 2, 2024
Hi Mary,
I'm so happy to read that you and Max enjoyed your trip in Chile 😊
I will see what happened with the dropoffs in San Pedro since it should have been at the hotel! Apologies for the inconvenience.
Please don't hesitate to reach out again for your next adventure to explore more of our beautiful country!
All the best,
Jesse
The Best!
Patagonia
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Jul 8 - Jul 15, 2024
Hi Sharan,
It makes me so happy that you enjoyed your trip getting to know Argentina! July is a tricky month due to weather but I'm glad we were able to come up with a plan and make things worth it on your journey here 😊 Thank you for your patience and understanding of the situation. I would be more than happy to help plan another trip for you and your family so please don't hesitate to reach out! I'll pass along your kind words to the guides who really are the heart of this whole adventure.
All the best in your future travels,
Jesse
Birthday trip to Chile and Argentina
Chile
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May 11 - May 22, 2024
Hi Lauryn,
I'm so glad you and your family enjoyed your 12-day trip in Chile and Argentina 😊 I imagine it can be tough sometimes to travel with a baby so I'm happy to have been of help with the planning!
I apologize that the Amerian Park hotel wasn't up to standards, we will definitely consider using another hotel so that our travelers can enjoy comfortable accommodation in each destination while on their trip.
Don't hesitate to reach out in the future for another visit to our wonderful country - there's still lots more to see!
All the best in your future travels,
Jesse
We had a wonderful trip to Santiago , the coa...
Chile
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Apr 19 - May 2, 2024
Hi Jyoti,
It makes me happy to hear you and Amy enjoyed this special 14-days trip getting to know Santiago, Colchagua Valley and Puerto Natales! It was our pleasure to help plan something special for your birthday as well 🎉
I will pass on your kind words to Dominique and Eliseo, they contribute a great deal so that our travelers feel welcomed and cared for during their journey!
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever decide to visit Chile once again, maybe this time for a trip to the Atacama desert? 🏜
All the best in your future travels,
Jesse
Review of Chile Honeymoon
Chile
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Mar 23 - Mar 30, 2024
Hi Sophia,
It's great to hear that your overall experience was a great one during your 8-day trip in Santiago and Patagonia 😊 That's one of the awesome things about booking with Kimkim, it really allows you to relax on your trip and concentrate on enjoying the sights instead of juggling all the reservations for hotels, excursions, transfers etc!
Don't hesitate to reach out in the future for further exploration of our beautiful country 😀
All the best in your future travels,
Jesse