Sebastián Pero

Sebastián Lorenzo Pero Cordero has spent six years guiding in Patagonia, following its trails all the way to the far reaches of the continent. Before joining Tierra Patagonia, he worked as an expedition leader on Navarino Island, guiding what is considered the southernmost trekking circuit in the world. Now in his second season at Tierra, he leads the hotel’s Excursions Department.

For Sebastián, guiding is less about checking off destinations than helping guests understand the place he has come to call home. He wants them to experience Patagonia in all its unpredictability, from wild weather and mountain landscapes to the warmth of the people who live and work here. “What I am most passionate about is giving every guest the opportunity to truly discover this beautiful place we call home,” he says.

What continues to fascinate him is how timeless Patagonia can feel. Gaucho culture remains part of everyday life, summer days seem to stretch endlessly, and winter brings its own slower rhythm. Even after years spent exploring the region, Sebastián’s favorite way to experience it is remarkably simple: stop and look.

Sunrise and sunset are particularly special. He likes to sit quietly as color moves across the sky and changing light transforms the Magallanes landscape. In those moments, he says, he can see Patagonia “with the eyes of a child again.” For someone whose job is built around taking people farther into the wilderness, it’s a fitting reminder that sometimes the best way to experience it is simply to be still.