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Agustina Gross

I am Uruguayan, but I have been living in Argentina for a few years now. I have always had a special connection with Argentina, in love with its landscapes and its rich and varied culture. I am passionate about nature, trekking and outdoor activities.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"We specialize in responsible tourism offering low-impact activities in nature, and in encounters with rural communities. We are always looking for authentic, unique experiences, respecting the principles of sustainable tourism"

How did you get involved in travel?

"When I was a child I used to play that I worked in a hotel and received passengers from all over the world. And I always liked to learn new languages to be able to connect with people from all over the world. At university, I got into the world of ecotourism and finally into sustainable tourism and rural community-based tourism. I found there a branch of this field that fascinated me and since then I focus on offering trips that respect the guidelines of sustainability."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I think one of the best experiences I have had was in El Calafate. I spent a night in an old ranch house in Los Glaciares National Park. To get there you have to sail for 2 hours through the icebergs of the upsala glacier. When I saw the place where I would sleep that night I couldn't believe it. In the middle of nowhere, mountains on one side, and the azure Argentinian lake on the other. There I trekked through a canyon of ancient marine fossils, to enjoy a breathtaking view at a viewpoint of one of the most impressive glaciers of the Argentinean Patagonia. A truly unique experience I will never forget!"

Agustina is part of the following groups: Patagonia Travel Agents, Argentina Travel Agents
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A wonderful trip with great hotels and a terrific local guide!
Argentina | Aug 25 - Aug 28, 2023

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Una C.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023

This was an extremely enjoyable and well-organized trip. Our local guide, Federico Ramirez, was knowledgable, friendly, hospitable, professional. The two hotels we stayed at were extraordinary; beautiful, comfortable, with wonderful staff and great breakfasts. Also the itinerary was well-thought out and sensibly organized, giving us enough time to enjoy every stop and every highlight, of which the Salt Flats and the mountains of Hornacal were among our favorites.
Our one criticism is that... read more

This was an extremely enjoyable and well-organized trip. Our local guide, Federico Ramirez, was knowledgable, friendly, hospitable, professional. The two hotels we stayed at were extraordinary; beautiful, comfortable, with wonderful staff and great breakfasts. Also the itinerary was well-thought out and sensibly organized, giving us enough time to enjoy every stop and every highlight, of which the Salt Flats and the mountains of Hornacal were among our favorites.
Our one criticism is that the pick-up in which we traveled was too small for 4 guests: the three people in the back were cramped and uncomfortable.
Our Kim specialist, Agustina, was fantastic: responsive, thoughtful, friendly. Thank you!

Local specialist: Agustina Gross
Agustina
Agustina Gross
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Aug 31, 2023

Hi Una!

I truly appreciate your feedback! It brings me immense joy to learn that you had a wonderful experience during your journey up north – from the accommodations to the guide and every aspect in between. Your satisfaction is our priority.

Thank you for bringing up the matter regarding the vehicle; your input is invaluable as we strive to enhance our services. Your trust in us is greatly valued and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.

Looking forward to the next time!

Agus

Trip of a lifetime!
Argentina | May 17 - Jun 8, 2023

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Laura E.
Ireland | Reviewed on Jun 20, 2023

First and foremost, our trip was incredible. A once and a lifetime experience, and for this we owe huge thanks to Augustina and Herve! Augustina was the most incredible local agent, all of the hotels, tours and trips were incredible and beyond what we could have found or planned ourselves. Any issues or dilemmas we found ourselves in, from trying to find a last minute rental car, to figuring best routes to drive at particular parts in the country with no mobile data available, Augustina was... read more

First and foremost, our trip was incredible. A once and a lifetime experience, and for this we owe huge thanks to Augustina and Herve! Augustina was the most incredible local agent, all of the hotels, tours and trips were incredible and beyond what we could have found or planned ourselves. Any issues or dilemmas we found ourselves in, from trying to find a last minute rental car, to figuring best routes to drive at particular parts in the country with no mobile data available, Augustina was on it ASAP and had us back relaxing and stress free! This was our first trip to South America, coming all the way from Ireland, thus we were incredibly grateful for the check-ins to see how we were doing, assuring we were having the best time possible and the overall kindness shown by both Augustina and Herve, answering any silly questions we had along the way.

They genuinely cared about us having the most amazing experiences on our adventure, and could feel this care from the moment we started planning the trip with them to the moment we arrived back home.

We could not have asked for better support in our first trip to Argentina, and would recommend KimKim (and Agustina and Herve) to anyone looking to have an unforgettable adventure!

Activity Reviews
Bike tour: Palermo & Recoleta
Buenos Aires

Beno, was a fantastic host, her bubbly nature and kindness was palpable from the second we met her. We were taken around Buenos Aires for 4hrs by bike, from the obelisk to the beautiful rose gardens in Palermo. Her knowledge and love for her job was very apparent and we had a wonderful first day in Buenos Aires with Beno.

Quality of Experience
amazing way to see the city
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Beno was a very kind, fun and warm person
Transport
bikes were great
Wine tasting
Buenos Aires

This was a fun evening! Our sommelier clearly knew his wines, we learned so much while enjoying the beautiful Malbec from Patagonia, to the torrentes of Cafayate. We would highly recommend this wine tasting experience!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our sommelier was very knowledgeable and fun
Transport
Dinner & Tango Show
Buenos Aires

We attended the tango show and dinner following a wine tasting next door. The dinner was ok, but the staff were so lovely and the tango show was amazing! A great experience overall!

Quality of Experience
Food was a little underwhelming
Food
The food was ok, but definitely our least favorite we had in Buenos Aires
Guides, Drivers and Staff
fabulous!
Transport
The shuttle bus home was a fantastic addition
Buenos Aires Walking tour
Buenos Aires

Sandra was an incredible tour guide, her in-depth knowledge of the history of Buenos Aires was impressive but fascinating! Her kind and warm soul was a delight to be around and we just had a wonderful day with Sandra. We started our morning with Sandra collecting us rom our hotel, with a quick subway ride to the the business district in SanTelmo where we learned all about the independence of Buenos Aires and the sad but fascinating history of the city. We visited the Pink building, the cathedral, the Mayo plaza and strolled the historical streets of San Telmo. We then proceeded by bus to La Boca, a beautifully colourful area by the dock. Here we learned about the history of La Boca along with the life of Maradona and Eva Perón. We returned to Palermo by bus where Sandra dropped us to the Botanical Gardens where we continued our day solo.

Quality of Experience
Sandra was an awesome guide
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We adored Sandra
Transport
We loved riding the bus and subway around the city
Estancia Colomé: experience at the highest altitude vineyard in the world
Argentina

This was an amazing experience! We love our wine and were excited for this experience. We commenced the day with a tasting of 3 beautiful wines from the Colome vineyard, one white (torrontes) and two Malbec reds. Having done the wine tasting in Buenos Aires and learning so much there, we could build on our tasting knowledge which was a lot of fun. Our sommelier was excellent, with fantastic knowledge and the wine was delicious. We then had a very cool tour of the Vineyard owners personal art collection by James Turrell which we were not expecting but was very cool! The lunch that followed was lovely, sitting in the sun overlooking the beautiful grounds of the Colome vineyard.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local community in the Calchaquíes Valleys
Cafayate

Rosa and her son Sylvestre were kind and welcoming! we had a lovely time picking oranges and making juice, chasing and feeding the chickens and enjoying the beautiful mountain views. We had a wonderful time exploring and hiking in the local area, watching the condor and vultures in their natural habitat.

Quality of Experience
Amazing
Food
The food was incredible! so delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Imara was a fabulous, kind person, who added greatly to the enjoyment of the experience.
Transport
Full day to the Argentinian side of the falls
Argentina

AMAZING!!!!! This was a great tour. Our guide was very kind and knowledgeable of all of the local nature we were experiencing. The falls are so beautiful and we had a wonderful time.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
the bus was far too early for pickup. We were told to be ready for 8:15 but the bus arrived for us at 7:45
Gran Aventura Navigation tour
Puerto Iguazú

Lots of fun! The water was beautiful and warm, the view of the falls was fabulous, plus we saw some capybara and crocodiles.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bike tour in Iguazú jungle
Puerto Iguazú

This was our favorite tour in Iguazu! Our two wonderful guides were encyclopedias of knowledge, with an incredible passion, love and insight into the local birds and nature. We were lucky enough to see a plethora of incredible birds, from the woodpecker to the turkey vulture. We saw the tracks of a panther and the Jaguar and the Anteater, which was incredible. I would recommend this trip to all visiting Iguazu.

Quality of Experience
Exceptional
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Exceptional! Incredible knowledge and passion for the local wildlife
Transport
the bikes were top quality and we were collected and dropped off at hour hotel.
Half day tour to the Iguazú Falls (Brazilian side)
Argentina

The view of the falls were fabulous, incredible view of the devils throat. A lot smaller park than that of the Argentina side, but worth the visit.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
our guide was very friendly and chatty
Transport
very comfortable travels on the coach
Cooking class and dinner with a local family
Buenos Aires

One of the best experiences we had in Argentina, and definitely our favorite night in Buenos Aires! Pierre and Graciela were fabulous hosts! We were taken on a tour of the historical tango area of Buenos Aires where we learnt all about the history of the tango, dance and music. We had an excellent time in Pierre and Graciela's home making empanadas and chatting with them and their two sons. Their genuine kindness and warmth was undeniable from the entire family and we felt so welcome and at home. We had a wonderful dinner, discussions about life and even played some tango related games!

Quality of Experience
Everything
Food
Delicious empanadas, beef and milanesa!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pierre and Graciela are incredible people !
Transport
Pierre and Graciela collected us and dropped us home, suggesting wonderful places to eat and visit along the way!
Local specialist: Agustina Gross
Agustina
Agustina Gross
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Jun 20, 2023

Wow, I'm incredibly grateful, Laura and Ryan, for this beautiful message you left! It truly touches me to know that you enjoyed your first trip to South America in such a wonderful way. Organizing this trip together was an immense pleasure for me, and I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great time, met fabulous guides, and enjoyed the landscapes, wines, and local transportation of the country. It brings me so much joy.

I can't express how happy I am that everything worked out well and that... read more

Wow, I'm incredibly grateful, Laura and Ryan, for this beautiful message you left! It truly touches me to know that you enjoyed your first trip to South America in such a wonderful way. Organizing this trip together was an immense pleasure for me, and I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great time, met fabulous guides, and enjoyed the landscapes, wines, and local transportation of the country. It brings me so much joy.

I can't express how happy I am that everything worked out well and that you had such a memorable experience. Seeing your excitement and satisfaction means the world to me. It was a pleasure to be part of your journey and to contribute to creating beautiful memories for both of you. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this amazing adventure. I hope that this trip is just the beginning of many more incredible experiences together. Wishing you both all the happiness and many more exciting travels in the future!

Warmest regards,
Agus