How we work
- 01. While Patagonia is our home base, our approach can be adapted to other regions through strong local partnerships.
- 02. We co-design programs in collaboration with local institutions.
- 03. Safety first: we follow international safety protocols.
- 04. Our teams are local and know every corner of Patagonia.
- 05. Holistic care: physical, emotional, and cultural well-being on every expedition.
OUR TEAM
Meet the people who make our work possible
Karen Saldoval
CEO
Luis Ignacio Soto Jara
MOUNTAIN & TREKKING GUIDE
Valentina Ríos Jarpa
MOUNTAIN GUIDE · OUTDOOR EDUCATOR
Choose your path.
Safety & Care you can trust
International protocols, local knowledge, and “Leave No Trace”. Parents and faculty get peace of mind—participants feel supported every step of the way.
Our services
Rooted in Patagonia
Over 10 years building deep roots in Aysén — one of the world's most pristine wilderness regions. We don't just operate here. We belong here.
Local Suppliers
90% of our suppliers are local women from Aysén. Every experience you have with us directly strengthens the communities that make it possible.
Methodology
Every Manke program is built on a simple conviction: nature is not a backdrop for learning — it is the most powerful educator available to us. Our methodology is how we make that true, every time
Leave No Trace
Every program is designed around the Leave No Trace principles — the internationally recognized framework for ethical, low-impact outdoor practices. We teach it, we live it.
Community-Based Programs
Our programs are co-created with local communities — not designed for them. Real relationships, real participation, long-term presence.
500+ Students & Families Hosted
Since 2015, we've welcomed over 500 students and families into transformative experiences in Aysén. Every one of them left with more than memories.
Four reasons to trust us.
True co-design
Each program is built with you, not from a catalog.
Triple integration
Nature + community + nature in every experience
Impact with rigor
Professional safety standards + strong local network.
100% Chilean team
Local expertise, not an imported model.
