Joaquín Mellado - Chile Nativo Website

Joaquín Mellado

In Chile Nativo since 2024
Joaquín Mellado
Activity Swimming, Swimming and Trekking
Languages Spanish and English
Destinations Patagonia Austral

About Me

 I was born in 1998 in Santiago, lived in Concepción until I was 6, and then moved to Valparaíso. I come from a very close-knit family, and I was instilled with a love for the mountains from a young age. I studied Journalism at USACH, and after an existential crisis, I decided to travel around Chile in search of a purpose. I went through Chiloé, Panguipulli, Coyhaique, and settled in San Pedro de Atacama, where I fell in love with tourism. I arrived in Puerto Natales after doing the W trek on a previous visit, and I hope my stay lasts for many more years.

The Best Part of My Job

Interacting with tourists eager to begin a circuit, whether to answer their questions or share experiences, fills me with joy. Seeing their reviews or receiving their gratitude truly warms my heart.

My Favorite Place in Patagonia

The Marble Caves and the wall of Cerro McKay.

A Fun Fact About Me

 I took courses in astronomy and astrophysics. I worked for 3 years under one of the darkest and clearest skies on Earth. I know how to operate several types of telescopes. I am fascinated by talking about the universe.