Our Team

Our First Explorer
Rafa’s passion for travel revealed itself when he was a child. He started to travel from a young age and after getting his degree in Marketing and Advertising he backpacked through Europe and the Middle East until the age of 24 when he decided to create Say Hueque, his life-time project. Finally, in 1999, Say Hueque was found to combine his two passions, travel and the incredible landscapes of Argentina. He believes that responsible traveling can change the world and our way of living, leading us to create a meaningful connection with the environment and other cultures. Nowadays, what he loves the most is to travel with his wife and his two boys.  

Our multifaceted leader Diego is our General Manager. He has worked for 25 years as a team leader and has been head of different organizations. He lived in France for 2 years where he was the regional manager of a prestigious international NGO. He worked in the financial industry for 4 years. He learned that working in something that he loves is his preferred lifestyle, that's why he joyned Say Hueque! His purpose is to lead the big team of Say Hueque to improve our work day by day, conquer new goals, and generate an impact on the people. He is a proud father, a loving husband, a lucky friend, a persevering triathlete, motorhome enthusiast, and forever a traveler.      

Our international traveler Juliana Mayer is SayHueque´s partner and she has worked in the company for 2 decades. With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, she is now head of our DMC department and in charge of new accounts. From a young age, she loved traveling with her family all across the country, so after finishing school she knew what she wanted to do. She graduated from the university with a Tourism degree and started working and traveling straight away. She has traveled everywhere in the country, and after 8 years of living in London, she rediscovered the beauty of her own country (Argentina) and decided she wanted to share it with others. Today, she also loves to live travel adventures with her 2 daughters. Her favorite place in Argentina is Purmamarca.

Our life-changing travel experiences enthusiast Noelia has a Hotel & Tourism administration degree and more than 18 years of experience working in tourism, specializing in direct sales. Firstly in love with the hotel industry, she quickly moved to explore the marketing commercial department of different travel agencies, but never lost her contact with direct travelers.  Noe is our Direct Sales department manager and the leader of 12 passionate travel curators. What she loves about working in the tourism industry is that she has the chance to help others create and live a profoundly life-changing experience, and one of the purposes of her life is to transmit that essence to her little 4-year-old daughter.

Our mountain expert and Patagonia #1 fan Wendy was born in US and she is the head of our Business Development Manager. She began her tourism career at an adventure travel company in California in 1994 in the Mountaineering and South America Sales Department. Later she worked as a tour leader in her querida Patagonia, guiding hiking trips in Chile and Argentina Patagonia 1998- 2003. She spent more than 10 years in Buenos Aires marketing and operating luxury travel in Argentina for Alumni Travel and Special Interest groups like museums and international foundations. In 2018 Wendy joined Say Hueque as Sales Manager with more than 25 years in the South American travel Industry. Her passions are mountains, glaciers, sailing the seas, being a mom, running and reading. Her favorite place in the world is El Chaltén, Argentina.  

Our hedonistic queen of numbers Leti is the Accountant, Tax and Financial Manager of Say Hueque where he started to work in 2004.  She got her Accountant Degree in 1999 at the prestigious Universidad de Buenos Aires. At first, she had other clients and she used to pass by Say Hueque just to check some numbers once a month. Over the years, Say Hueque started growing and Leti became part of the permanent staff. “Every company needs an oversee that allowed to integrate the regulations, accounting and taxes in an efficient way”, says Leti who commits with the agency since the early begging of Say Hueque.  She defines herself as a traveling spirit, 100% passionate about life, that for Leti is also being a dancer, image consultant, wine lover, a photo enthusiast, and spending time with her family, friends, and her companion. “Words are not enough to define travel”, says our hedonistic queen of numbers.

Our man from the sea Juan has been part of our travel family for many years now and today is heading the Product department. Born by the Patagonian sea, since young he enjoys wandering through the most beautiful natural landscapes. His birth town is Puerto Madryn, the obliged visit for any traveler following the trace of the magnificent Southern Right whale!  Juan has worked in the tourism industry for more than 10 years, in hospitality, and as a tour guide. He has studied administration specializing in tourism companies. Leaving Puerto Madryn, he traveled seeking to learn about different cultures with one purpose—Approaching the unknown! For him, tourism means the perfect connection/combination between culture, the creation of job opportunities in smaller communities, and the care of the environment. It’s above all a way to get closer to others. His love for pizza, scuba diving, music, and beautiful sunsets is legendary. 

Our “porteño” best operator Leandro is the leader of our operations department. “My mission is to organize and coordinate all services to create great experiences for our clients and help them have a journey to remember.”, says Leandro about his work in Say Hueque, where he landed in 2019 and instantly made a great connection with everyone in the team. He has a 15-year career working for high-end travel companies. He was born as a “porteño” (how the people from Buenos Aires are nicknamed) and he started traveling throughout the country with his parents when he was just five months old. Since then, he has visited most of the highlight destinations in Argentina and Latin America. He is a huge sports fan (“I think I've played all of them!”), he also enjoys literature and photography, two hobbies that accompanied him in every single trip.         

Our globetrotter Matías has been part of the Say Hueque family for 16 years, and he works in the Administration department. In the very beginning, he was in charge of all kinds of administrative tasks and always worked hard for the growth of the agency.  His commitment, his ability to solve problems, and his constant wealing to help others lead him to become the head of the Treasury and the daily functioning of our two offices. He has never missed a chance to travel in his life when he was a young and single globetrotter, and also after becoming a married man and father of 2 daughters. “Journeys always change, but the desire of discovering the world remains intact”, says Matías who loves to learn about the traditions of the places he visits and meet people during his trips. 

Our Patagonian dreamer Laura has been part of the Say Hueque tribe for the past 10 years. She grew both professionally and personally in Say Hueque. She started working at the agency in her early 20’s and she has participated in the sales and traveler experience team, until she stepped a foot in the marketing department and fell in love.  In 2008 she got her degree as National Tour Guide in Argentina, her studies led her to learn and discover Argentina's amazing culture, art, geography, and history. “I had traveled through Argentina, discovered lovely landscapes, but if I had to choose, I would pick Patagonia, especially Bariloche in the Lake District. I’m in love with Patagonia, but Bariloche has a special place in my heart, it’s "my place" in the world.”, says our Patagonian dreamer.

Our technology specialist Federico works in the Informatic department of Say Hueque and has many years of experience working in this area and in tourism. “We integrate technology to provide our travelers with the best services. We work day by day to understand the needs required to achieve this goal”, says our technology specialist. 

Our knight of numbers Alejandro has a 30-year career working in the administration department of different companies. His deep understanding of the processes, his implementation abilities, and his wealing to help the sales department make him the most suitable partner to boost the organization of the agency.  Since 1991, he leads administration teams, works side by side with commercial departments, and share his experience that helps in the development of new products. His enthusiasm and emphatic skills are crucial when a complex problem needs a prompt resolution. He is an important member of our Administration department. His daily work is based on working hard hours, supporting other areas of the agency to achieve the holy goal that moves us all—Craft a positive and unforgettable travel experience for our travelers.  

Our senior salesman Patricio graduated in tourism and he has worked in this industry since 2001. One of his passions is traveling, discovering amazing places, and getting to know people and cultures around the world, which is what he has dedicated his life to!  He spent many years traveling the world to realize that all the colors and landscapes he had been looking for were already in Argentina. He loves his country and all the incredible experiences it has to offer. He loves to go trekking the beautiful national parks in Patagonia and drinking Malbec wine when he visits Mendoza.

Our “seize-the-day” leader Agustín has worked in the tourism industry for many years now. He traveled through different countries all over the world, learning about their traditions. In his trips he learned the most important lesson— Enjoy the present, seize the day!  From that moment, he decided to help people travel through this beautiful country he has the pleasure to call home, to discover its amazing landscapes, its time-honored traditions, and cultural diversity. “I hope that my experience can help you design your dream vacation”, says our “seize-the-day” leader.

Our Argentina #1 fan María has been working in the tourism industry for 10 years and since 2013 he has been part of the Say Hueque team. After getting her degree, she traveled all over the world, always looking for magical experiences, breathtaking landscapes, always wanting to meet local people, and tasting the food and flavors of each visited place.  When she was traveling, it became really clear to her that South America has a lot to offer to the world— The stunning landscapes of Patagonia, the strength of the waterfalls, the flavors of the typical food and local wines, the music, and all the passions of Argentinians. “I love South America and I hope I can help you love it too”, says our Argentina #1 fan.

Our trilingual globetrotter Karen has worked in the tourism industry for the past 10 years, and she speaks German, English and Spanish (her native language). After getting her degree in tourism, she started traveling to different countries all over the world. While traveling, she had the opportunity to discover amazing people on the road, incredible sunsets on the sea, beautiful mountains, and breathtaking landscapes.  After three years abroad, she came back to Argentina, her home, with one goal—To help people discover her country and appreciate its beautiful landscape diversity, its rich culture and traditions.  

Our passionate seller   Lucia is very passionate about her country, and she loves to spend her vacations traveling and discovering every corner of Argentina. She enjoys sharing her expertise with people around the world who wish to visit her country.  She graduated in tourism in 2012, since then, she has traveled a lot through Argentina and Chile. She likes to think that her experiences could enlighten the natural wonders of Argentina and Chile to whoever wants to come and discover two countries full of surprises. “This is an experience that you should enjoy at least once in your life!”, says our passionate seller.   

Our spiritual travel guide Mery has studied Tourism and Hotel Administration, and travel is her passion! She traveled all around the world and now, back in Buenos Aires, she is glad to be part of the talented team of Say Hueque Journeys. For the last 14 years, she has been working in the tourism industry, designing trips, and guiding travelers.  She loves Argentina, a beautiful country which has tons of marvels to discover, like the cultural diversity of Buenos Aires, the Andean culture and colorful mountains in the Northern region, the amazing Iguazú Falls in the Northeast, the snow-capped mountains, and the uncountable hiking trails in Patagonia. “I will be glad to assist you with everything you need to know about Argentina and other destinations in South America. Let’s make your next trip a transformative travel ​experience!”, says our spiritual travel guide.   

Our determined seller Daiana has worked in the tourism industry for the past 7 years. After getting her degree in tourism, she started traveling to different countries all over the world. After two years abroad, she came back to Argentina, her home, with one goal— To help travelers appreciate its beautiful culture, time-honored traditions, and natural diversity. “I am looking forward to helping you design your next trip!”, says our determined seller.

Our experienced explorer Cynthia graduated in tourism and she has worked in this industry for many years now. She traveled through Latin America and different countries all over the world. Her journeys opened her mind and helped her to appreciate other cultures. She believes that the best decision that we can make in our life is to travel because our experiences define us. She loves South America because “here you can find a good mix of every landscape you would see if you travel around the globe— Mountains, beaches, glaciers, falls, jungle, deserts, plus delicious food and cultural diversity, all in the same place!”, says our experienced explorer. As local, she is prepared to share with you the secrets and beauty that ‘the South’ has to offer. She hopes her experience could help you design your next dream journey!

Our “happy travelers” expert Diego has been part of the Say Hueque team for more than 10 years.  Travel is his passion and what makes him happy is to help travelers to enjoy his beautiful country (Argentina).  “My goal will be always the same”, he says, “to make people happy with their stay in Argentina, to help them combine amazing landscapes, the food, the wine, and the culture that Argentina has to offer”. He likes to work side by side with his future travelers, learning about their desires and enthusiasm, and sharing with them his professional support and best suggestions.

Our traveling artist Agustina is a nature and culture enthusiast. She loves to travel, and after having graduated in Arts she made a trip to Uruguay where she fell in love with traveling. Now she wants to explore the world and she would love to dedicate every moment of her spare time to do so.  Patagonia is her favorite destination in Argentina; she loves to meet people from different cultures and discover new ways of thinking. “To meet people and understand how they think is an enriching experience”, says our traveling artist. Summer is her favorite time of the year, she loves the sun and the sea, Italian movies and the enchanting sounds of the Italian language.

Our travel philosopher "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better”,  said Albert Einstein and Agata likes to quote him. “Travelling allowed me to have a deeper connection with nature. I´ve seen places I´ve never imagined! Thick forests, incredible mountains, pristine lakes, glaciers, wild animals…”, says our travel philosopher.  Agata thinks that the more we see and experience, the more we understand the importance of taking care of our world. Thanks to her job, she can share her passion for the landscapes of her country.   

Our mingling specialist Mariel has been working in tourism for many years and she has also traveled around different countries around the world, mixing with the locals and enjoying amazing natural settings. Say Hueque is the perfect fit for her since she is an adventure and wildlife enthusiast. She loves to share experiences with different communities around the globe, tasting different flavors while exchanging traditional recipes, and above all, finding herself transformed by all those interactions. “Argentina is a beautiful country, rich in its cultural diversity and natural wonders, I am always planning my next trip and I’m really excited to help you plan yours!”, says our mingling specialist.    

Our yogui traveler Patricia (A.K.A Patty) studied Tourism and has been working in this industry since 1997 as a tour guide, hotel’s staff, in the area of operations and logistics too. She is passionate about traveling, nature, culture, diversity, art and holistic health. She is also a Yoga Instructor! “My path in life has driven me to explore diverse geographies and landscapes, to go through body and soul-nourishing encounters.”, says our yogui traveler. She loves to share the wonders of Argentina and South America with her travelers, assist them to live their dream trip, to travel with all their senses, and help them create extraordinary memories. 

Our dream maker  Gisela has dedicated a huge part of her life to the tourism industry, and she is proud to be part of the Say Hueque’s family. She got her degree in Tourism in 2002, and during those years she loved to meet people from different countries and cultures. She has worked in different travel companies crafting trips, and bringing to life the dream trip of many lucky travelers! Each travel itinerary brings back those precious memories of the places she loved. She has traveled through Chile, Uruguay, Brazil and Peru, but the country she prefers is Argentina, especially the cities of Bariloche and El Chaltén.

Our passionate traveler Georgina has a Tourism degree and has been working in this industry for 20 years. She is passionate about traveling (alone, with friends or family) and especially within her country. “Traveling allows me to discover different landscapes, cultures and customs. It enriches my soul and mind. Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer”, says Georgina.  She enjoys designing trips and she thinks each trip is unique. What she loves the most about her job is to help travelers to live their dream trips. 

Our Buenos Aires enchanting lover Cecilia has a Tour Guide degree and she decided to become the best host in Argentina right after she traveled to Mendoza, where she realized that showing off the beauties of her country was her calling.  After having accompanied several groups of travelers, she decided to stay in Buenos Aires where she works as a city tour guide. Her main goal is to show her city the same way she does when she travels to foreign places, always taking care of what interests her travelers. “For me, it’s important to leave a mark on the people I guide through this wonderful city, to make them live unforgettable experiences, to have fun and to learn about who we, Argentinians, are. I love my job, and when you love what you do, it never feels like actual ‘work’.”, says our Buenos Aires enchanting lover.  

Our Iguazú Fall’s expert Adrian has been part of the Say Hueque team since 2016. He started his career as a naturalist guide working in a natural reserve of Buenos Aires province (the Parque Provincial Ernesto Tornquist) surrounded by the beautiful backdrop of Sierra de la Ventana. In 2003 he moved to Misiones, the hometown of the world-famous Iguazú Falls, where he works until today as an authorized professional bilingual tour guide of the Iguazú National Park where. He has 20 years of experience as a tour guide, he has worked with multicultural groups and became an expert when it comes to following tour regulations inside the natural reserves. He is passionate about the varied natural landscapes of Argentina, and he would love to visit every corner of his country. For now, he enjoys working surrounded by the incredible jungle of Misiones and the mighty falls.    

Our hospitality expert Agostina has a degree in Tourism and she has been working in the hospitality industry for the last few years. She loves to travel and meet different people from all over the world. What she enjoys the most is to discover and learn from new cultures, eat different types of food, listen to music, read books and make new friends. “The more you travel, the happier you are.”, says our hospitality expert.

Our Patagonian lover Since he was a child, Federico always felt a special connection with nature and especially with Patagonia. He got his Licence in Tourism, moved to Patagonia and became a tour guide and kayak guide in different national parks.  Having dedicated his life to travel he could go to incredible places like Antarctica! But what Federico loves the most about his job is to help others to open their senses to the wonders of nature, something that he puts into practice several times with Say Hueque’s travelers. With them, he enjoyed amazing travel experiences to Patagonia and other destinations in South America. 

Our favorite tango dancer Marcela works as a tour guide in Buenos Aires, she is a tango teacher and dancer so she specialized in tango tours. She LOVES tango! And enjoys every moment she spends on the dance floor, especially if she can share it with her travelers. “I love to take them to tango parties (we call them ‘milongas’) and concerts, to teach them some of the basic steps and see them enjoying the off-the-beaten culture of tango”, says our favorite Tango dancer. She started at an early age working as a mountain tour guide. She explored many national parks and mountains of Argentina and Chile. Then she worked as a tour leader and she traveled around South America. Traveling is one of her passions and she has traveled through Asia, Europe, Oceania and many other incredible places. 

Our Northern specialist Federico was born in Salta, in the northwest region of Argentina. He has worked as a tour guide and tour leader since 2006, accompanying travelers to discover Salta and other regions of Argentina, like the Iberá Wetlands, Mendoza, Catamarca, Bariloche, La Rioja. Using his leadership skills, based on politeness and respect, he guided groups around other countries of South America, such as Chile, Bolivia, Brazil and Uruguay. Seeking to face a new challenge, he moved to Buenos Aires to boost his career. He is passionate about his job and he loves to travel around the world to discover landscapes and different cultures. “Travelling the heart gets stronger/because walking new ways makes you forget the last one,/I hope this happens soon/so my sorrow can get rest/until the next time”, quotes our Northern specialist.