Julio LLanos

Julio Llanos and I was born and race in the southern city of Punta Arenas Chile. The experience that had the greatest influence in my current job is the year that I spent in the suburbs of the windy city of Chicago. This encouraged me to study and become an EFL teacher. At the same time I developed a deep interest on the culture of my home town and region. It was at that moment that I decided to merge this second language with the passion that I have for the natural beauties of my region and so I began to work in tourism in 1999. As a chip off the old block I took advantage of my father’s 25 year experience guiding tours around the region to learn not only how to transmit facts, but to make people’s holiday in Patagonia a truly unforgettable episode in their lives. Some of the tours I have carried out are: City tour: discover the hidden beauty of one of the most important cities in Patagonia. Learn about the unique culture of Chilean Patagonia, the early times, the wealth and the controversial topics that still haunt our memories. This tour includes a visit to the Salesian Museum, the Braun Menendez mansion and the open air museum. Penguin Colony: enjoy the cuddly Magellan Penguin and their struggle for survival in this southern corner of the world. There are two options: visit the Otway sound colony or the national Monument “The Penguins” located in the middle of the famous Strait of Magellan. Reserva Forestal Magallanes: if you are interested on hikes as well as learning about the bio diversity of the Patagonian forest this is a place where you can get in touch with nature in a non crowded setting. Located 30 only 30 minutes out of Punta Arenas, this park can help you forget the long flights and bus rides Faro San Isidro and mount Tarn: walk along the shore line of the strait of Magellan to one of the southern most light houses in the world. Torres del Paine National Park: the jewel in the crown of all the national parks in Chile. A unique chance to interact with native wild life, witness the power of glacier forces and attest a true geological miracle: the world wide known “Paine Range”.