We are Puma Adventures
Puma Adventures was born in Santiago, Chile, as a way to transform adventure into something deeper. What began with our own mountain stories has now become purpose-designed experiences, where every step invites you to connect with nature and with yourself. We are Javi and Vicho, a couple, a team, and guides of a project that seeks to Each person takes away much more than a summit.
We moved away from mass tourism to work in an artisanal way. We design each output as a unique pieceMeaningful routes, small groups, curated food, and well-thought-out timing. We prefer fewer, better-planned outings. Because do it well, with intention and humanity, is the only way something becomes truly unforgettable.
Each outing seeks more than just reaching a destination: we want people to connect, enjoy themselves, and take something meaningful away.
We planned the route, the pace, the logistics, the food, the timing, and how to support each person.
Being a boutique is a choice: creating with intention, taking care of every step, and guiding with humanity. What's handmade lasts forever.
Each outing is designed as a process, so that what matters isn't where you arrive, but how you arrive.
The mountain doesn't just take you to a summit, takes you inward. Each step is a conscious decision, an act of courage to step out of the familiar and begin writing your own story.
Physical effort turns into mental clarity. With each climb, you strengthen your body, develop resilience, and discover a stronger version of you, focused and awake.
Every challenge is an opportunity to discover what you are really capable of doing. Breaking away from your routine and facing the unknown opens up new perspectives and helps you see the world, and yourself, through new eyes.
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Vicho doesn't just guide in the mountains: he designs meaningful experiences.For years, he has helped people overcome internal limits and reach external peaks, combining technique, presence, and a deeper understanding of trekking. He believes that hiking in good company can change a life. Therefore, each outing he designs is an invitation to escape from the routine and reconnect with what is essential.
ACGM - CEM2023
NOLS Patagonia2023
Seguridad Vertical2022
Cordillera Blanca2022
Escuela de los Volcanes2022
Escuela de los Volcanes2021
Malku Climbing2021
NOLS Patagonia2020
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Javi is a sports psychologist who has found in the mountains a place to accompany real-life processes. Specializing in human performance and mountaineering, she integrates mind and body in every outing. She helps manage fear, pressure, and self-demand with concrete tools and emotional support. For her, the mountains are not just a place: they are a moving therapy and fertile ground for self-discovery.
MEDS Clinic2023
Escuela de los Volcanes2023
Seguridad Vertical2023
NOLS Patagonia2021
What sets us apart is not the routes, but how we walk with you. We believe that the mountain is not a place you arrive at, but a path you take to grow. inside and outside.
Te we prepare, To we care and we push you to discover your strength. At Puma Adventures, no one is left behind and every challenge is an opportunity to transform yourself.
“Adventure is returning to our essence and discovering our true potential.”
Vicho VerdugoMountain climber
"There is no better psychologist than nature, nor better therapy than walking in it."
Javiera Vidalsports psychologist
We have records and seals that support our work with a professional and responsible approach.
Company formally registered as a tourism service provider
We represent Chile as an adventure tourism destination
Aligned with responsible practices that care for the environment
We actively contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals
Our certifications ensure safe experiences guided by trained professionals.
International technical training in mountain and leadership
We promote and teach practices with minimal environmental impact
Specialization in search and rescue in remote areas
First aid first response in remote areas
We believe in working together to strengthen mountain tourism in Chile
Members of the global Adventure Travel Trade Association network
Members of the National Association of Mountain Guides
Part of the Chilean Association of Mountain and Climbing Guides and Instructors
We belong to the community of local guides of Cajón del Maipo
Learn about our Bofedal project: transformative experiences in nature for schools, businesses, and individuals.
Purposeful outdoor activities for companies that truly want to grow.
Programs for students, focusing on disconnection, resilience, and real connection.
For those seeking to overcome internal limits and reconnect with their purpose.
