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Paula Aradas Trapote

My name is Paula, your local travel expert in Spain. I was born in Uruguay and moved to Spain at the age of five. I grew up in Galicia and built all my life around it.

I love traveling, experiencing new cultures and discovering how beautiful and wide this world is. I studied business and tourism and quickly realized my passion for traveling sustainably. After studying, I got an opportunity to go to Mexico to work with a small local agency focused on responsible tourism, and this opportunity only fueled my passion for helping travelers discover a country in a sustainable way. After this experience, I went back to Spain where I joined the "Turismo Responsable" team, in order to promote sustainable tourism around Spain.

I am conscious of the huge impact traveling can have in people's lives. Therefore, my main goal is to share my local knowledge with you in order to create an unforgettable, off-the-beaten-track experience that meets all your expectations.

Let me show you the most authentic places of Spain, the country I grew up in!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I specialize in the whole Spanish territory including the Baleares and Canary Islands, with a focus on where the most unique and off-the-beaten-track spots are. This means I take care of all the details of your experience like the local guides, recommendations for local gastronomy, beaches, culture, museums, natural wonders, adventures... based on your preferences and for all kind of travelers: from families and seniors to solo travelers and couples.
Indeed, my mission is to ensure you get to relax and discover the authentic and hidden treasures of Spain seamlessly."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Since the first time I boarded a plane and crossed the Atlantic at the age of five, this endless traveling experience has not stopped. Moving to Spain truly gave me and my parents the opportunity to see the world.

Also, as part of my studies, I was given the chance to live in different European countries, like Germany and Italy, giving me the opportunity to experience many cultures here in Europe.

Since I got my degree, I have dedicated my time to traveling around Spain and getting to know its cultural and natural wonders in a deeper way, both professionally and personally."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Traveling around the world in the past years made me realize how privileged I am to live in Spain. Especially, living in Galicia means being surrounded by nature and breathtaking landscapes. As a grateful citizen, the best way to show my passion and love for this country is to inspire travelers to visit it and let themselves be charmed by our culture, flavors, and people."

Paula is part of the following groups: Spain Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Paula

First Trip to Spain
Spain | Sep 9 - Sep 18, 2021

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Don H.
Alhambra, AZ | Reviewed on Sep 27, 2021
I have an interest in Medieval history and specifically the Knights Templar. Spain's rich history includes the Templars, so it was high on my list of places to visit. Susana and Paula immediately got what I was looking for and put together a great itinerary that allowed me to not just see but experience Medieval Spain and the Templars. Because of my interests in learning more, it's important that the local guides are knowledgeable about the history and the legends. Each of the local guides... Read more

I have an interest in Medieval history and specifically the Knights Templar. Spain's rich history includes the Templars, so it was high on my list of places to visit. Susana and Paula immediately got what I was looking for and put together a great itinerary that allowed me to not just see but experience Medieval Spain and the Templars.

Because of my interests in learning more, it's important that the local guides are knowledgeable about the history and the legends. Each of the local guides Susana arranged was excellent. Not only were each of them very knowledgeable on the history, but personable, flexible and great storytellers. It was like traveling with a good friend rather than a guide I had never met before.

The attention to detail was suburb. The detailed travel book came in handy a number of times. The hotels were great and in the middle of what I was going to be seeing. Susana kept in touch each day to ensure I knew what was happening the next day, plus she happily stepped in a couple of times to solve minor problems, like when I got off at the wrong train station. She immediately called a local taxi company to transport me to the right station and interpreted with the taxi driver.

I would be remiss in not thanking Leo the taxi driver Susana arranged for me in Peniscola. Not only was he an excellent driver, but went into the clinic with me to translate and make sure I got the right COVID test. When I forgot my passport in the hotel, he drove me back to the hotel and back to the clinic.

I know that I'll be returning to Spain as there's much more I want to see and learn about. I will definitely use the great team at KimKim again.

Local specialist: Paula Aradas Trapote