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Marcela Huidobro

I am deeply connected to nature and in love with the scenic wonders of Chile. I enjoy every outdoor experience such as hiking through towering forests, gazing at majestic mountains, and listening to the flow of a river.
Chile is a unique place where you can visit a ski resort up in the Andes Mountains and watch the sunset at the Pacific Ocean on the same day. Or enjoy the magic of the driest desert in the world and the next day gaze at the glaciers of the Southern Ice field.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I have visited Chile from up North in Putre down to Cape Horn. My favorite locations are Torres del Paine, the glaciers and the Atacama Desert.
I will be glad to help you design a customized itinerary that meets your needs and interests, including the best wine tours, trekking through ancient forest, all combined with local culture and traditions."

How did you get involved in travel?

"I love to see how visitors admire and enjoy Chile's culture and attractions.
Sharing my knowledge and the beauty of my country with other tourists is a rewarding experience. It's a great way to foster cultural exchange and create lasting memories for every client."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I had the opportunity of spending some days at an Estancia in Tierra del Fuego, sharing the farmers activities with sheep. We were surrounded by uninhabited land, Lenga forest, and guanacos. The daily menu was lamb in every possible culinary preparation. A place and moment I treasure as a unique and one-off experience."

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Excursion to Torres del Paine National Park

Embark on a day trip from Puerto Natales to the Torres del Paine National Park, known for its mountains, glaciers, and hiking trails. For this excursion, it's common to start by exploring Cueva del Milodón ("Milodon Cave"), home to a replica of a prehistoric sloth that once lived in the caves....

Boat Trip to Glacier Grey

There are many natural wonders located in Chile's portion of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and Glacier Grey is one of them. A catamaran excursion on the Grey III pays a visit to Glacier Grey, which feeds the lake of the same name. The boat travels across the lake and stops close to the...

Atacama Desert Stargazing Outing

For this stargazing outing in the Atacama Desert, it's common to start with hotel pickup or at a meeting point in downtown San Pedro de Atacama. From here, you can head to the Altiplano ("high plain"), where an expert astronomer might provide an astronomy lesson, explaining how to identify...

Maipo Valley Wine Experience

The Valle de Maipo (Maipo Valley) is a rich wine-producing region in central Chile. The great thing about this hotbed of viniculture is that it lies just a few minutes from the capital of Santiago, so it's easily accessible on a day trip. This tour covers the history of wine and the almost...

Recent trip reviews for Marcela

Wonderful Patagonia experience!
Patagonia | Dec 17 - Dec 29, 2024

Ravi
Ravi R.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2025
Had a really great time on my trip to Patagonia! In particular, I enjoyed my time in Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, El Chalten, and Tierra del Fuego National Park. It was also a lot of fun to see some huge glaciers and beautiful wildlife (especially penguins in Beagle Channel). My hike to Cuernos del Paine with Daniel and Sebastian as guides was amazing, as was my kayaking experience with Jorge in Eberhard Fjord. Weskar Lodge in Puerto Natales and Los Acebos Hotel in Ushuaia... Read more

Had a really great time on my trip to Patagonia! In particular, I enjoyed my time in Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, El Chalten, and Tierra del Fuego National Park. It was also a lot of fun to see some huge glaciers and beautiful wildlife (especially penguins in Beagle Channel). My hike to Cuernos del Paine with Daniel and Sebastian as guides was amazing, as was my kayaking experience with Jorge in Eberhard Fjord. Weskar Lodge in Puerto Natales and Los Acebos Hotel in Ushuaia were amazing places to stay, in particular. Overall I think the trip was quite expensive, and would have been a lot cheaper if I had taken care of the arrangements on my own - I would've appreciated more transparency into what items in particular were driving the price of the experiences and had more of this in my past Kimkim trips. That being said, I really appreciated very much having the help from Marcela and Kimkim overall in arranging things so I didn't have to think about logistics. Would highly recommend Patagonia to anyone who enjoys outdoor trekking and adventures, one of my favorite trips.

Activity Reviews
Kayaking in Eberhard Fjord
Kayaking in Eberhard Fjord
Puerto Natales

Fantastic experience with Jorge. He's a great guide, and the private kayaking tour and hike were amazing.

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Base Torres Hike
Base Torres Hike
Chile

Amazing hike. Very intense, over a period of 10 hours with lots of ups and downs and temperature changes, but really lovely.

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Trekking Torres del Paine Active
Trekking Torres del Paine Active
Chile

Had a really fantastic experience with Daniel and Sebastian, being taken around Torres del Paine national park, with the Cuernos del Paine hike in particular

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Day of Leisure in El Chalten
Day of Leisure in El Chalten
El Chaltén

El Chalten was perhaps my favorite location on the entire trip - doing the hikes solo of Laguna Torre and Laguna de los Tres was amazing.

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Perito Moreno Glacier Mini-trekking
Perito Moreno Glacier Mini-trekking
El Calafate

Hiking on the glaciers was surreal - really wonderful.

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Local specialist: Marcela Huidobro
Marcela
Marcela Huidobro
Local specialist in Puerto Varas | Replied on Jan 06, 2025
Hi Ravi, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m thrilled to hear you had such a great time exploring Patagonia and enjoyed the incredible landscapes, wildlife, and activities. I truly appreciate your feedback about the cost and pricing transparency. Your comments are invaluable, and I’ll explore a better way to communicate costs more clearly in the future to ensure everything feels aligned with your expectations. I’m happy to hear that the logistics support made your journey... Read more

Hi Ravi,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I’m thrilled to hear you had such a great time exploring Patagonia and enjoyed the incredible landscapes, wildlife, and activities.

I truly appreciate your feedback about the cost and pricing transparency. Your comments are invaluable, and I’ll explore a better way to communicate costs more clearly in the future to ensure everything feels aligned with your expectations. I’m happy to hear that the logistics support made your journey smoother and allowed you to focus on the adventure.

If you’re considering another trip in the future, we’d love to help you organize a visit to the Atacama Desert, the Lake District, or the unique wonders of Easter Island. These destinations would be a perfect complement to your love for outdoor adventures.

Thank you again for trusting me and Kimkim with your trip! Fue un tremendo gusto colaborar con la organización de tu viaje y estar en contacto contigo durante todo tu recorrido.

Best regards,
Marcela

Amazing active exploration of Chile
Chile | Nov 8 - Nov 17, 2024

Joanna
Joanna W.
Canada | Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024
Marcela organized a very fun itinerary for me - I had a great time on every day, really enjoyed seeing the different regions of Chile and especially the mountain biking private outings were amazing and unique experiences I could not have found on my own. The hotels I stayed in were lovely also and I am looking forward to coming back and doing more! Read more

Marcela organized a very fun itinerary for me - I had a great time on every day, really enjoyed seeing the different regions of Chile and especially the mountain biking private outings were amazing and unique experiences I could not have found on my own. The hotels I stayed in were lovely also and I am looking forward to coming back and doing more!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Pucon Indomito
Pucón

Lovely new hotel, very modern, good breakfast in the morning and tea making facilities available throughout the day. Very central and clean

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Hotel Weisserhaus
Puerto Varas

Quaint hotel with a lot of character located very centrally downtown. Good breakfast and very clean.

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Activity Reviews
Full-Day Huerquehue Hiking
Full-Day Huerquehue Hiking
Pucón

Very personal hike just me and the lovely guide Juan. Beautiful area - I just wished we could have gone further!

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Rafting Adventure on the Trancura River in Pucon
Rafting Adventure on the Trancura River in Pucon
Pucón

Really fun group nice white water and lots of photos after

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Bike Tour Adventure descending the Villarrica Volcano
Bike Tour Adventure descending the Villarrica Volcano
Pucón

This was amazing - lots of fun trails on the mountain and unlike North shore where I live we had them all to ourselves! William was a great guide and I really enjoyed this

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Trekking in Alerce Andino National Park
Trekking in Alerce Andino National Park
Puerto Varas

Great guide, nice walk although it was from my perspective quite easy and low key. Nice group of people and some beautiful water falls to see. Louis the guide was hilarious. I just wish I could have done a more challenging hike with him.

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Mountain bike Osorno Volcano
Mountain bike Osorno Volcano
Puerto Varas

My favourite experience of the trip. A proper challenge and well worth it for stunning views and fun descent over the side of the volcano to the lake. Jorge was a fabulous guide and the food we had for lunch was so delicious and beautifully laid out. I wish I had done this twice!

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Rafting on the Petrohué River
Rafting on the Petrohué River
Chile

Super fun white water experience - lots of big rapids and fun guides.

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Kayaking on Reloncaví Fjord
Kayaking on Reloncaví Fjord
Puerto Varas

This was something I would not have chosen for myself but I’m so glad I did it. Stunning day out with so many sights - sea lions up close, birds nearby, a lovely little lamb gamboling up to us at the lunch stop and an (optional) cold plunge at the end

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Local specialist: Marcela Huidobro
Marcela
Marcela Huidobro
Local specialist in Puerto Varas | Replied on Nov 28, 2024

Hi Joanna,

Thank you so much for your review—it means a lot to us! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed your trip. It was such a pleasure to assist you and to meet you in Puerto Varas!

Wishing you an amazing time during the rest of your stay in Chile.

Cheers,
Marcela