FOR TRAVEL DESIGNERS & AGENCIES
Tailor-made journeys in Patagonia, seamlessly executed.
We partner with travel designers worldwide to craft meaningful, unique experiences in the most beautiful corners of Chile.
MARA TRAVEL - DMC PATAGONIA
We are your eyes and hands on the ground.
Mara Travel is a boutique DMC based in Patagonia, Chile. We know every trail, every lodge, every local guide by name.
When agencies like yours send their most discerning clients south, we make sure the experience lives up to the promise. Every journey is crafted with intention. Every detail, carefully considered.
7+
Years operating in Patagonia
100%
Tailor-made itineraries
+12
Destinatios covered
24/7
In-trip support
WHAT WE DO
A trusted local partner,
start to finish.
We design and operate tailor-made journeys across Patagonia, with a special focus on the Carretera Austral and lesser-explored regions of southern Chile.
From the first idea to the final moment of the journey, we act as your trusted local partner — translating your vision into a seamless, grounded and meaningful experience.
Our work goes beyond logistics: we curate routes, pace, encounters and places that allow travelers to truly connect with the landscape.
Itineraty
Design
Custom route planning tailored to your client's interests, pace, and physical level.
Ground
Logistics
Private transfers, vehicle arrangements, and remote-area access managed with precision.
Accommodation Curation
From wilderness lodges to intimate family-run refugios — matched to the right traveler.
Guided
Experiences
Glacier treks, kayak expeditions, marble cave navigation, private chef dinners in the wild.
FIT and
Small Groups
Carefully curated journeys for private travelers and small mixed groups alike.
Emergency and
In-Trip Support
On-call coordination throughout every journey, adapting fast when plans need to change.
Regions we operate
WHY MARA TRAVEL
A boutique approach, backed by expertise.
We combine a boutique approach with strong local expertise — offering both sensitivity in design and reliability in execution.
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Deep, first-hand knowledge of Patagonia and its hidden routes
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Carefully curated network of local partners and providers
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Thoughtful pacing and experience design — not template itineraries
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Strong attention to detail, aesthetics and guest experience
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Resourceful and present on the ground — ready to adapt routes, timing or plans when weather or circumstances change
We work best with partners who value authenticity, nuance and a more intentional way of traveling."
No added friction for your client
They experience Patagonia as one seamless journey, never as a chain of separate bookings.
Local presence when it matters most
If weather, roads or plans change, we're already there to adjust in real time — not troubleshooting by email from abroad.
Quality control
Every provider in our network has been personally vetted and experienced by us, not selected from a directory.
One point of contact
You brief us once; we coordinate everything on the ground, from lodges to guides to transport.
One partner. Full visibility.
Working directly with individual providers in Patagonia is possible — but it comes with real risk. Lodges, guides and transport operators are often small, remote and difficult to reach quickly when something needs to change.
"In Patagonia, things change — weather, roads, plans. Going through Mara means having someone already on the ground who can adjust in real time."
SUSTAINABILITY
Travel should create a positive impact
We believe that travel should create a positive impact — for travelers, for local communities, and for the places we work in.
Our approach is rooted in working closely with local providers, guides, and small-scale businesses who are deeply connected to their territory. By prioritizing these partnerships, we contribute to local economies and support the people who make each journey meaningful.
We aim to operate with awareness and responsibility, encouraging a more thoughtful way of traveling — one that values quality over volume, connection over speed, and respect for natural and cultural environments.
Sustainability, for us, is not a fixed concept but an ongoing commitment — one that evolves with every journey we design.
Trusted local partner in Patagonia.
TRUST & EXPERIENCE
We work with international travelers seeking meaningful, nature-driven experiences, combining comfort, authenticity and a strong sense of place.
+15
Years of Patagonia exploration
+100
Tailor-made journeys designed
+12
Regions operated
+30
Trusted local partners
Years of Patagonia exploration
MARA TRAVEL - DMC PATAGONIA
Mara Travel was founded by María José, driven by a deep connection with Patagonia and a desire to create journeys that go beyond traditional tourism.
Her work is shaped by years of exploring the territory, building local relationships and understanding the subtle details that transform a trip into a true experience. Each journey reflects that perspective — thoughtful, grounded and deeply connected to place.
At the heart of every journey is the intention to create moments of awe — those rare and powerful experiences that shift perspective, invite presence, and leave a lasting sense of gratitude and connection.
Based in Pucón, Patagonia is her backyard — known in every season, in every light.
María José López
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Let's create something meaningful together.
Tell us about your travelers, project or destination ideas. We'll help bring the journey to life — and get back to you within 24 hours.
