Welcome to Opentravel. We are a group of people passioned by nature and travel. Our main goal is to offer sustainable tourism supporting the rural economy. That’s why we believe that local people is as important as rivers, lakes, mountains, flora and fauna. We invite you on a journey to the Rio Puelo valley, with its ancient forests, gorgeous lakes and rivers and hospitable rural inhabitants. You will experience remoteness just as they do, traveling on trails and waterways. We organize horseriding trips and trekking all over the Lakes District located in North Patagonia.

Cathy Bérard With French roots, Cathy was born in Buenos Aires where she studied and worked as a music therapist and social psychologist. She has been a Chilean resident since 1997, when she started Opentravel in order to work more closely with nature.  She designed the border crossing between Chile and Argentina in her trekking and riding itineraries, making local culture and respect for the environment key parts of her trips.

Among the destinations she offers are L Colina farm, where she has her horses and the exclusive Bandurrias Island. Her charisma, professionalism and warmth make these trips a real lifetime experience.