Who we are, where we create from and why it matters.
Advisors
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Nicolás Vigil
Nicolás Vigil joins the circle of advisors at Ethos Patagonia, bringing more than a decade of experience exploring and leading projects across some of Chile’s most emblematic landscapes—Torres del Paine, Atacama, Aysén, and Rapa Nui. As a Commercial Engineer, explorer, and team builder, Nicolás has devoted his career to designing authentic and responsible experiences, nurturing bonds of trust and respect among visitors, nature, and local communities.
Deeply rooted in the Aysén region, he lives and journeys through Patagonia with a sensitive perspective, which finds natural expression through his photographic work. Each image reveals his distinctive ability to uncover and communicate the beauty and deeper meaning of the southern territory, offering Ethos Patagonia a source of inspiration and creativity, and contributing artistic and narrative value to the project.
His path in conservation and responsible tourism connects learning, passion, and genuine hospitality, embodying Ethos’s central conviction that travel can be a transformative, generous, and mindful act. Nicolás’s presence expands the human and artistic horizons of the team, inviting us all to experience and explore Patagonia with curiosity and respect.
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Omar Contreras
Omar Contreras joins the circle of advisors at Ethos Patagonia, bringing a distinguished trajectory of leadership in global projects where sustainability, ethical management, and community engagement have always been central. His experience in mining, far from following conventional paradigms, has allowed him to develop innovative strategies focused on social performance and the appreciation of natural and cultural heritage.
Throughout his journey, Omar has fostered paths of genuine dialogue and connection among diverse groups, guiding his management toward participation, trust, and the pursuit of lasting solutions for collective well-being. His approach begins with deep respect for the land and its people, integrating principles of health, safety, and collaboration to generate strong, transformative relationships.
With Ethos Patagonia, Omar brings a broad and human perspective, convinced that true development emerges when expertise and strategy are enriched by care, attentive listening, and shared purpose. His presence expands the project’s collaborative horizon, inviting all to walk together towards a Patagonia that is more just, integrated, and meaningful.
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Sarah Nguyen
Aquí With over 15 years of experience leading initiatives at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and impact investment, Sarah brings to Ethos Patagonia a global vision grounded in practice. Her work has spanned projects with organizations such as the United Nations, Ashoka, and the Global Impact Investing Network, fostering collaborations that connect local communities with global regenerative goals.
Based in the United States and deeply engaged with Southeast Asia and Latin America, Sarah bridges worlds with clarity and empathy.
She contributes a strategic perspective on sustainable business models, social innovation, and cross-cultural partnerships — strengthening Ethos Patagonia’s bridge between purpose, people, and planet.
Her presence in the advisory circle amplifies our conviction that meaningful travel can be a force for regeneration, weaving human connection with environmental responsibility.va la descripción
 
Allies of the territory
Behind every journey, there is a network of people who make it possible.
Our allies are local providers: drivers, hosts, cooks, horsemen, and families who offer their services with care and authenticity.
They are the ones who make each journey tangible: providing transport, food, lodging, and logistics rooted in the region’s own rhythm and knowledge.
By choosing their work, we strengthen local economies and nurture fair, lasting relationships within the territory.
These partnerships go beyond commerce, they are built on trust, respect, and a shared commitment to creating a form of travel that regenerates both nature and community.
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Alma Verde
Alma Verde is a local initiative born in the Aysén region that weaves connections between people and the natural world through organic agriculture, environmental learning, and community collaboration.
Their work embodies a regenerative approach, cultivating the soil with respect, sharing knowledge through lived experience, and caring for the ecosystems that sustain us all. More than a farm, Alma Verde nurtures a living relationship with the land and those who call it home.
At Ethos Patagonia, we walk alongside them because we share the same roots: a search for balance, purpose, and beauty in everyday life. The ingredients and wisdom that Alma Verde brings to our journeys nourish not only each meal, but also every story and encounter born from Patagonian soil and blossoming in community.
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Nómades
Nómades Cerro Castillo is a gathering place at the edge of Patagonia’s wild beauty, a local café and cabins nestled in the heart of Aysén, where mountain light meets the rhythm of community life.
Born out of a love for the territory and the slow pulse of the seasons, Nómades brings together travelers, locals, and passersby around a shared table and a view of Cerro Castillo’s jagged peaks. It’s a space where conversations rise like steam from a cup of coffee, where stories are exchanged as naturally as the wind moves through the lenga trees.
Their spirit reflects the essence of this land: warm, grounded, and quietly powerful. Staying or pausing here is less about accommodation and more about belonging — to a landscape, a story, and a way of being that honors the simple, raw beauty of Patagonia.
 
Hosts & Guides
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Vicente Barahona
Director of Operations & Community Engagement
Expedition guide with extensive background leading exploration programs in Torres del Paine, Patagonia National Park, and the Aysén region. He has guided international groups for renowned agencies such as Explora, Ecocamp, Azimut 360, and Chulengo Expeditions. His skills in remote logistics, team leadership, and community connection ensure safety and authenticity on every journey
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Valentina Torres
Director of Quality in Logistics & Food
Industrial engineer and entrepreneur with hands-on experience in healthy food, organic farming, and both vegan and traditional cuisine. Certified in Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA), she has managed food logistics for expeditions and trekking programs in Patagonia National Park. Her role ensures care in every detail — from the table to safety in the field
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Felix Kraus
Director of Guiding & Local Providers
Adventure guide with international Wilderness First Responder certification. With academic training in sociology in Germany and over a decade guiding in Chile and Argentina, he has deeply explored Patagonia’s parks and glaciers. Fluent in German, Spanish, and English, he contributes expert knowledge of native flora, fauna, and culture
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Jorge Barahona
Founder & Executive Director
Strategic designer with more than 25 years of international experience in service and hospitality projects. Founder of one of Chile’s first boutique hotels and creator of a hotel management app. As a photographer and Patagonian hiker, he brings together design, tourism, and storytelling to craft meaningful, regenerative experiences
 
We walk together — as a team, as a family, and as part of this territory. Each journey we design reflects both the landscape and the values we live by.
Our current journeys
Walking into the unknown
A guide to entering Patagonia with presence, care, and curiosity
This is more than travel advice — it’s an invitation to begin differently. Discover how silence, culture, and rhythm shape each step of the journey, and prepare to engage with the land and its people in a way that feels real, respectful, and deeply human.
Every journey quietly begins long before the first step.
It often arises as a gentle question, a reflective pause, or that subtle sense of being drawn toward what feels most real. When you notice something within you already reaching forward—a quiet longing to connect or explore—we are here, ready to welcome you and walk alongside you.

