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Team

At Choshuenco Experience, we have guides passionate about nature and the mountains of southern Chile. Committed to safety and local knowledge, they transform each tour into an authentic and unforgettable experience.

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Karina Putz

Mountain Guide

Originally from Traiguén, in the Araucanía Region, Kari is a nature lover and outdoor enthusiast. A nurse by profession, she decided to turn her passion into her work and became a Mountain Guide. Today she lives in Neltume, where she founded Choshuenco Experience - a project born from love, gratitude, and the magic of her chosen way of life.

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Araceli Arias 

Mountain Guide

Oriunda de estas tierras y enamorada de sus paisajes Ara es de Neltume de toda la vida, creció  junto a la reserva Huilo Huilo, descubriendo el turismo y profesionalizándose como guía de turismo aventura en Duoc. Hoy una guía muy completa, amante de los caballos y actividades de MtB. Dentro de sus guiados favoritos están las salidas interpretativas por Huilo Huilo e historias del Pueblo. 
 

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    Don Nieve

    Adventurous, loyal, and always ready for the next adventure.

    Nieve is an essential part of the Choshuenco Experience team. Half Akita and half Siberian, this adventurous and loyal dog came from Victoria, in the Araucanía Region. After many journeys, he now lives in Neltume and is our star host — always ready to join every adventure.

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    René Hoffstetter

    Mountain Guide

    Originally from Los Angeles and a Biotechnology Civil Engineer, he began climbing in 2011, discovering his passion for the mountains. Since 2016, he has worked as an assistant guide and in 2019 obtained his certification from the National Association of Mountain Guides. Since then, he has dedicated himself fully to teaching and guiding in the mountains, training new guides and athletes.

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    Carlos Salinas

    Mountain Guide

    Originario de la V Región, llegó a Neltume atraído por su biodiversidad y el deporte outdoor. Comenzó como fotógrafo en los bosques templados lluviosos y luego trabajó como guía en Huilo Huilo.
    Hoy combina guiado, fotografía y deportes de montaña como mountain bike, kayak, trekking y snowboard, destacando su trabajo audiovisual que pone en valor el patrimonio natural y cultural de Neltume.

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