About Us

About Southwind Experience

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Why Southwind Experience is different?

Discover what makes us different and why choosing a tailor-made journey with Southwind Experience can completely transform your travel experience.

We Are a Tavel Agency Based in Patagonia

At Southwind Experience, we are based in Patagonia, this is our home, and that connection shapes everything we do. We live here and personally test every experience we offer. We don’t work with pre-designed itineraries, each itinerary is thoughtfully created from the ground up. We understand the terrain, the distances, and how each season transforms the landscape, allowing us to design journeys that are not only inspiring, but also seamless and deeply considered.

We Are a Tavel Agency Based in Patagonia

Destination Experts & Local Knowledge

Our team is built on a carefully curated network of local experts, guides, hosts, and partners we know firsthand, people we have worked with over time and trust completely. Along the way, a highly trained team will always be at your disposal, ensuring seamless support throughout your journey. Together, they bring each experience to life, with every detail thoughtfully handled to feel authentic, connected, and truly memorable.

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A Journey As Unique As You

We take the time to truly understand you. Each journey is designed around your interests, pace, and what you’re looking to experience, so you can explore with confidence, knowing every detail has been intentionally crafted. Every step is handled with care, combining deep local knowledge, trusted relationships, and a genuine passion for what we do. The result is a fully tailored experience that feels personal, seamless, and truly unforgettable.

A Journey As Unique As You

Support Every Step of the Way

We’re with you at every stage of your journey. Throughout the planning process, we work closely with you, refining and adjusting every detail as many times as needed until your journey perfectly matches your dream travel. We provide dedicated assistance before, during, and after your trip, ensuring peace of mind and a smooth, worry-free travel experience.

Support Every Step of the Way

Responsible Travel & Positive Impact

We see travel as an opportunity to create a positive impact. That’s why we are committed to responsible tourism practices that protect natural environments, respect local cultures, and support the well-being of the communities we visit. We work closely with local partners who share our values, prioritize low-impact experiences, and promote meaningful cultural exchange. By traveling with us, you not only explore remarkable places, but also help support their preservation and contribute positively to the communities that call them home.

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Our Story

Southwind Experience was born from a clear belief: a destination cannot be truly experienced through pre-designed itineraries. It must be thoughtfully crafted around each traveler, shaped by personal interests, pace, and a deeper connection to the place. For nearly two decades, we have lived and worked in Patagonia, exploring its most remote corners and building close relationships with the people behind each experience. This is our home. We are constantly traveling across Argentina and Chile, , and our knowledge comes from being constantly on the ground, refining routes, discovering new places, and carefully selecting every detail. We personally know the hotels, guides, and partners we work with. These long-standing relationships allow us to design journeys with privileged access, authenticity, and a level of care that goes far beyond standard travel planning. Meet the people behind the journeys.

Laura Barragán

Co-founder

Laura Barragán

I grew up in a rural town in Buenos Aires, where my love for exploration first began. That curiosity led me to study Tourism and dedicate my career to creating meaningful travel experiences. Seventeen years ago, I arrived in Patagonia, what was meant to be a short stay became home.

Patagonia transformed the way I understand travel. Its wild beauty, vast landscapes, and profound silence sparked a deep connection that continues to shape everything I do. Today, I bring that perspective into every journey I design, seeking to share not just a destination, but a way of experiencing it, more deeply, more personally, and more consciously.

Fernando Beltrán

Co-founder

Fernando Beltrán

I’ve always been driven by curiosity and a passion for travel, exploring new places from a young age. That path led me to study Tourism and eventually brought me to Patagonia, where what was meant to be a single season turned into nearly two decades.

Over the years, Patagonia has shaped who I am and the way I understand life, it revealed that travel is something far deeper than simply visiting a place. Patagonia's landscapes, silence, and weather invite a more genuine connection, one that continues to influence how I approach every journey: with intention, respect, and a desire to create experiences that truly resonate.

What our travelers say

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Rosa Puech

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A fabulous company to travel with: the sequencing of the trip, the guides proposed, the suggestions for the area. We highly recommend this travel agency for Patagonia. Fernando is top+top.

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Joanna Green

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Maria and her team looked after us so well. I would recommend them in a flash. It was 20 years since I had been to El Calafate so I didn't know what to expect. It had changed so much! Maria was helpful, honest, well priced and a pleasure to work with. You could not ask for more. We had the best time thanks to Maria and her organisation. Fernando was our driver to a tour and a delight. Punctual, knowledgeable and all round wonderful. Gracias!!

Franco Peverelli

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

La agencia demostró ser sumamente profesional. Durante el largo traslado, en un vehículo impecablemente limpio y en perfecto estado, el Sr. Fernando estuvo muy atento para garantizar que todo transcurriera sin contratiempos. Recomiendo ampliamente esta agencia para organizar sus viajes a Sudamérica. ¡Solo 5 estrellas porque no puedo dar más! En fin, ¡le doy un pulgar hacia arriba! 👍

Simon Phillips

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Southwind from the planning stages to delivery of the trip in Patagonia were faultless and I really love the little reminders sent for each separate stage and really appreciated the added bits around passport checking and border crossing paperwork. The whole team was super friendly, and for our trip with Fernando he was great company and knew where to stop for refreshments and a view! We would strongly recommend southwind, they go the extra mile on service and have a permanent smile. Thank you guys you were faultless

Esteban Riminucci

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Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exelente asesoramiento de Maria Laura , muy buen servicio y cordialidad de los coordinadores , muy recomendables !!

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Paulo Fanti

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Muy buena la atención tanto por WhatsApp como en las excursiones. Puntuales en las búsquedas en el hotel... De las excursiones que llevo hechas (todas excelentes) la atención, la coordinación y el conocimiento de los guías es muy bueno. Un excelente servicio, lo recomiendo!

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Ana Zugarramurdi

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Amazing company and experience. We did the Todo Glaciares boat tour in the Premium Lounge and it was beyond expectations! Great staff, great cruise and food! Highly recommended!

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Martin Bride

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★ ★ ★ ★

Gerardo drove us on a bespoke 8- day trip from Salta up into the wilderness where the 🦩 come to get pink. We had a great time in this spectacular region.

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Sammer

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★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I had a great experience with Southwind. They organized a tour for us to visit Monte Leon from El Calafate. Fernando & Laura organized the logistics and were very helpful. Martin accompanied us on the tour and doubled up as driver and tour guide, which was beyond our expectations. We saw a lot of wildlife en route, as well as in the park with Martin’s help. I highly recommend Southwind for your Patagonia experience.

Google

Average rating

4.9 ★

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