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Matias Alemani

I hail from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and I've had a lifelong love for exploring new destinations and making new friends along the way. My heart is truly captivated by the world of painting, photography, and all things artistic.

My job is my passion, and there's nothing quite like the thrill of connecting with fellow travelers, getting to know their likes and desires, and crafting one-of-a-kind adventures just for them. Plus, being a local means I have an extensive network throughout the country and a treasure trove of insider tips on the must-visit spots and must-do activities.

My ultimate goal? To create a tailor-made, unforgettable experience for each and every one of my customers!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"When it comes to planning your activities, I'm here to customize your trips according to your desires. However, I have a special passion for crafting one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experiences. Whether it's heart-pounding adventure activities, the elegance of wine tasting, the joy of culinary delights, the richness of cultural and artistic explorations, or the magic of photography tours, I'm thrilled to help you create the perfect adventure tailored just for you."

How did you get involved in travel?

"I pursued hotel management at the university in beautiful Buenos Aires, and ever since then, I've been fully immersed in the world of hospitality and tourism. Just before I graduated, an incredible opportunity landed me at Stratton Mountain Ski Resort in Vermont, USA. That experience was a turning point in my life, unveiling my deep passion for connecting with people from every corner of the globe.

My insatiable curiosity for exploring new destinations and cultures, combined with my profound love for nature, has naturally guided me toward the travel industry. My greatest joy lies in uniting people and inspiring them all to embark on adventures and discover the wonders of our world."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"One of the most cherished trips that immediately comes to mind was my adventure in the province of Jujuy, nestled in the captivating northwest of Argentina. A standout moment was experiencing the renowned "Tren a las Nubes" (Train to the Clouds), a tourist train that weaves its way through the breathtaking Andes Mountains, connecting the Argentine northwest to southern Chile. This incredible journey takes you on a mesmerizing path, snaking through isolated mountain roads and vast expanses of high desert plains. Along the way, I had the incredible opportunity to hop off and explore charming small towns and communities, each with its own unique character. And of course, there was the visit to the picturesque Purmamarca, a beloved village adorned with adobe houses and vibrant craft markets. It's here that you'll find the iconic Cerro de Los Siete Colores (Hill of the Seven Colors), a true marvel of nature's artistry."

Matias is part of the following groups: Chile Travel Agents, Argentina Travel Agents, Patagonia Travel Agents
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Full-Day Buenos Aires Walking Tour

To properly experience Buenos Aires, you must do so on foot. The city is a European-inspired metropolis with beautiful sights and hidden secrets nearly on every street corner. This excursion involves visiting the main points of interest in Buenos Aires aided by an English-speaking guide. The...

Iguazú Falls - Argentine Side

The famous Iguazú Falls, located at the tri-borders of Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil, are split into two parts: the Brazilian side and the Argentine side. The latter is a much larger section of the falls and comprises the protected area of Iguazú National Park. There are three circuit routes...

Mendoza Wine Tour

No visit to Mendoza is complete without discovering its rich wine culture. This experience includes visits to the most famous wine destinations around Mendoza, from the area around the town of Luján de Cuyo to the fertile soil of the Maipú Valley. It's a fun-filled excursion that mixes equal...

Recent trip reviews for Matias

Unforgettable family trip!
Argentina | Aug 19 - Aug 26, 2023

Allison
Allison P.
Borough Park, NY | Reviewed on Sep 02, 2023

We had a wonderful experience with Anahi, or “Ana,” our tour guide in Buenos Aires. She gave us an insider experience to north and south Buenos Aires, making sure we hit all of the main destinations as well. Recoleta Cemetery was also an amazing experience, not to be missed.

Miriam, our guide to the Pampas, was very friendly and informative. She made sure we had a chance to see a local metalsmithing workshop, which my husband and kids adored (my husband is a metalsmith and my kids love... read more

We had a wonderful experience with Anahi, or “Ana,” our tour guide in Buenos Aires. She gave us an insider experience to north and south Buenos Aires, making sure we hit all of the main destinations as well. Recoleta Cemetery was also an amazing experience, not to be missed.

Miriam, our guide to the Pampas, was very friendly and informative. She made sure we had a chance to see a local metalsmithing workshop, which my husband and kids adored (my husband is a metalsmith and my kids love watching anyone make anything). The calm and nature experience of the estancia was incredibly special, with the horse riding and horse demonstration sure to be loved by all. Not to mention the delicious asada lunch!

Our tour guide in Iguazu, Laura, was incredible. She knew everything about everything, from the falls to the bird park. She made extra sure to schedule and plan according to our family’s needs and abilities. The falls are breathtaking, and it is totally worthwhile to experience from both sides.

I would not hesitate to recommend this trip!

Local specialist: Matias Alemani
Matias
Matias Alemani
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Sep 04, 2023

Dear Allison,

We are absolutely thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience with our guides Anahi, Miriam, and Laura during your Buenos Aires, Pampas, and Iguazu adventure. It's wonderful to know that we could provide you and your family with unforgettable memories.

The estancia experience, with its serene nature, horse riding, and the impressive horse demonstration, sounds like a real winner. And who could resist a delicious asado lunch?

Laura's knowledge and dedication truly stand... read more

Dear Allison,

We are absolutely thrilled to hear about your fantastic experience with our guides Anahi, Miriam, and Laura during your Buenos Aires, Pampas, and Iguazu adventure. It's wonderful to know that we could provide you and your family with unforgettable memories.

The estancia experience, with its serene nature, horse riding, and the impressive horse demonstration, sounds like a real winner. And who could resist a delicious asado lunch?

Laura's knowledge and dedication truly stand out in Iguazu. We're thrilled that she tailored the experience to your family's needs and abilities. The falls are awe-inspiring, and we couldn't agree more that experiencing them from both sides is a must.

Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of your journey. If you ever decide to explore more of the world with us, we'll be here to create another unforgettable adventure.

Safe travels and warm regards,
Matias.

Argentina and Brazil trip
Argentina | Mar 31 - Apr 13, 2023

SJ
SJ T.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023

My family and I had one of the most exciting and memorable trips travelling Argentina and Brazil, and the organisation, efficiency and hospitality arranged by Matias was simply astounding.

All our guides were warm, knowledgeable and adapted well to our requirements and desires

Thank you Matias and we are so grateful to all the guides

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My family and I had one of the most exciting and memorable trips travelling Argentina and Brazil, and the organisation, efficiency and hospitality arranged by Matias was simply astounding.

All our guides were warm, knowledgeable and adapted well to our requirements and desires

Thank you Matias and we are so grateful to all the guides

Hotel Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires

Plainly outstanding and elegant! The staff , service and attention to detail is commendable

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Xelena Hotel & Suites
El Calafate, Santa Cruz

Nice and Clean, perhaps dated but it is clean and comfortable

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Nido del Condor Hotel & Spa
San Carlos de Bariloche

A bit of a distance from town so one needs to get cabs or have transport It is charming and the staff are fantastic. Stunning views from the lake facing rooms

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Loi Suites Iguazú Hotel
Puerto Iguazú

Unique hotel and caters for all our needs The rooms are spacious, ample activity for the kids , 3 pools and the jungle setting adds to its character

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Fasano Rio
Rio de Janeiro

Just perfect , the modernistic, retro design at the heart of Ipanema beach with a roof top pool and bar is heavenly The restaurants, staff and entertainment were remarkable

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Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo
Sao Paulo

Quite a scene and what a great hotel !! It is one of the most popular spots in SP and it lives up to its reputation

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Local specialist: Matias Alemani
Matias
Matias Alemani
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Apr 21, 2023

Dear SJ,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review. As I mentioned, I enjoyed so much working with you and putting together this trip for you and your family. You're wonderful travelers! 😊
All our guides loved you too!
Best regards all the way from Buenos Aires!
Matias.
Ana

Amazing Trip! Argentina stole our hearts
Argentina | Mar 2 - Mar 14, 2023

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Hannah L.
New Port Richey, FL | Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023

We planned our trip to Argentina one month prior to leaving. With that being said, Matias and the KimKim team were amazing and were able to bring our dreams to light in such a short amount of time. Matias was extremely responsive and prompt, and provided great recommendations for dining and tours. Argentina is such a beautiful country and we are so grateful for Matias ability to help facilitate and cater one of the most memorable trips of our lifetime. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I highly recommend Argentina, Matias, and the entire KimKim team!

Local specialist: Matias Alemani
Matias
Matias Alemani
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Apr 26, 2023

Dear Hannah,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review 😍 I enjoyed so much working with you and putting together this trip for you and David. You're wonderful travelers! 😊
Best regards all the way from Buenos Aires!
Matias.

Second trip with KimKim, won’t be the last.
Argentina | Feb 25 - Mar 14, 2023

Sarah
Sarah M.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023

This was our second trip with KimKim - the first was in Greece. But the service was excellent on both continents. Matias was so helpful with the planning as we arranged and re-arranged as plans and guests changed. Landed on a very active and busy holiday which was what we wanted. He also rolled with changes that came up. Juan and the Victoria Island boat trip, hike and barbecue was a definite highlight. He was very knowledgeable about the area and about fishing - which was an added... read more

This was our second trip with KimKim - the first was in Greece. But the service was excellent on both continents. Matias was so helpful with the planning as we arranged and re-arranged as plans and guests changed. Landed on a very active and busy holiday which was what we wanted. He also rolled with changes that came up. Juan and the Victoria Island boat trip, hike and barbecue was a definite highlight. He was very knowledgeable about the area and about fishing - which was an added bonus. Kayaking was on a crazy windy day but we liked the challenge. Nido del Condor was well located and provided a great jumping off point for all our activities. All the drivers were on time and obviously well trained. Buenos Aires was a great contrast. Patricia was our guide throughout and she was wonderful. Knew so much about the history of the city and the country, she presented it all so well. We loved our trip to the Delta and lunch with Sylvia and her husband. Just the sweetest couple. I’m sure they would have had us stay longer. Again, the drivers were so timely and attentive. Everything went without a hitch. Highly recommend.

Local specialist: Matias Alemani
Matias
Matias Alemani
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Apr 26, 2023

Dear Sarah,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review 😍 The best thing for me is knowing you had a beautiful time in my country with your family all reunited! Thanks for being so participative and active in the trip planning process. You're wonderful travelers! 😊
All the best from this side of the World!
Matias.

A great trip to Argentina
Argentina | Dec 23 - Jan 9, 2023

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Adam H.
Mexico | Reviewed on Jan 20, 2023

We had a great trip to Argentina, which was only organised 6 weeks before.
Overall the experience was good, however there were a few small issues.

Matias was really friendly and helpful, however when planning the trip initially i felt the response time was quite slow and the initial trip planned did not coincide with the budget well which wasted a couple of weeks. This meant we had less time to plan it properly.

The majority of the activities booked were really good and enjoyable. Some were... read more

We had a great trip to Argentina, which was only organised 6 weeks before.
Overall the experience was good, however there were a few small issues.

Matias was really friendly and helpful, however when planning the trip initially i felt the response time was quite slow and the initial trip planned did not coincide with the budget well which wasted a couple of weeks. This meant we had less time to plan it properly.

The majority of the activities booked were really good and enjoyable. Some were not so good.
Overall the help during the visit was good however there were times we did not get responses back quick enough to react to. And even once we had to chase to get our boarding passes sent to us as we were at the airport. Some things like this could have been planned and communicated a lot better.

I didnt really feel like there was enough planned or offered to us that we couldnt have quite easily researched ourselves and definitely could have done it much cheaper. There were a few places in Argentina and Uruguay that other people kept telling us about whilst we were over there but where not mentioned to us before to have a look at
For the prices we paid i would be hesitant to use the service again, unless like us in this situation you are short on planning time. In which case it was very helpful

That being said Matias made our lives easy whilst we were out there and arranged all the transfer to and from the hotel and the planned activities. And a big shout out to Lucas who was always available when we couldnt get hold of Matias.

Hotel Reviews
Awwa Suites & Spa
Buenos Aires

A decent hotel, but definately not a 4 star hotel as advertised. They had no restaurant and offered the same basic breakfast everyday. We stayed here on 3 separate occasions, one of which the room was not clean when we checked in The rooms are nice and big and have a small kitchen facility They have a nice pool and gym area and the staff are helpful.

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Sent Hotel Calafate
El Calafate

An ok hotel for a couple of nights Limited facilities in the room, no fridge or kettle

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Rainforest Hotel Selva
Puerto Iguazu

1st room we checked into was dirty 2nd room we checked into had stains on the pillows The check in staff didnt even apologise Overall basic hotel. Breakfast had a decent selection. Ok location, close enough walk to the city centre

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Activity Reviews
Small Group City Tour
Buenos Aires

Good experience Tour guide was energetic and funny Worth it

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Cooking Class: touring four regions of Argentina
Buenos Aires

The chef was very friendly and engaging The food was really good Great experience but we didnt really get to do much cooking. It was more watching the chef, which was nice but would have been good to join in a bit more

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Bike tour in the heart of the city
Montevideo

Didnt enjoy this Tour guide arrived late Kimkim had the wrong location on the map which confused everything Tour guide wasnt very good Quality of the bikes available was limited

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San Telmo Tango Show & Dinner
Buenos Aires

This was an absolute mess Transport didnt arrive Organisation at the venue was piss poor The tango show was good Food wasnt Transport back was useless Terrible experience for what should have been a brilliant night

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Minitrek Perito Moreno Glacier
El Calafate

Really enjoyed this experience and would do it again

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i felt food should have been included in the price. it wasnt
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Estancia Cristina Discovery Trek
El Calafate

Great view and experience The boat trip there was not enjoyable though and the activity at the Estancia was a bit boring Overall was worth going

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Visiting the Argentine Waterfalls of Iguazu
Argentina

A must see Only downside was that we were not told about the boat tour to the waterfall and didnt get the response from the tour guide in time to go ahead with it.

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Brazil Falls
Argentina

Another must see

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Local specialist: Matias Alemani
Matias
Matias Alemani
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Jan 31, 2023

Adam, thank you so much for taking the time to review your trip. I find all your comments very useful. I've noticed from your review that I have space for more growing and learning in my professional skills and knowledge. So let's get on with it! 😃

It was very nice meeting you and spending some weeks planning your trip to Argentina. Quite sad to be honest to know it was not as perfect as you imagined, but I hope you found some time with Gamze to relax, visit my beautiful country and enjoy... read more

Adam, thank you so much for taking the time to review your trip. I find all your comments very useful. I've noticed from your review that I have space for more growing and learning in my professional skills and knowledge. So let's get on with it! 😃

It was very nice meeting you and spending some weeks planning your trip to Argentina. Quite sad to be honest to know it was not as perfect as you imagined, but I hope you found some time with Gamze to relax, visit my beautiful country and enjoy the Argentine experience after all the hiccups and inconveniences.

Best wishes from your new Argentinean friend!
Matias.

Argentina was a breathtaking country! The bio...
Argentina | Jan 3 - Jan 16, 2023

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Anna D.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jan 19, 2023

Argentina was a breathtaking country! The biodiversity was unmatched. Every new city was like being in a different world. All the activities were terrific, private transport was great, and the guides were lovely! Our favorite guide was Camila in Iguazu Falls. She had the best energy, shared mate with us and was just lovely! Our favorite activities were trekking Perito Moreno Glacier and snorkeling with sea lions in Puerto Madryn. Can’t miss. There were a couple hiccups along the way, but... read more

Argentina was a breathtaking country! The biodiversity was unmatched. Every new city was like being in a different world. All the activities were terrific, private transport was great, and the guides were lovely! Our favorite guide was Camila in Iguazu Falls. She had the best energy, shared mate with us and was just lovely! Our favorite activities were trekking Perito Moreno Glacier and snorkeling with sea lions in Puerto Madryn. Can’t miss. There were a couple hiccups along the way, but Mattias was quick rectify them! The only suggestion I would have is get to know travelers better to suggest more appropriate yours. We are a very active couple and adventure seekers and there were a few things that weren’t suggested to us that we had to squeeze in on site when we learned about them from other travelers.

Hotel Review
Loi Suites Iguazú Hotel
Puerto Iguazú

Perfection! Stunning hotel, very nice employees, terrific spa services. When I needed medicine they even called a pharmacy and had them deliver medicine to me.

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Matias
Matias Alemani
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Apr 26, 2023

Dear Anna,
Thanks for your review! I'm glad you had a great time in the beautiful Argentina. So happy I had the chance tot be part of the trip planning and thankful for your trust in the process.
We keep in touch for future adventures in South America!
All the best,
Matias.

Thank you Matias (and KimKim) for helping pla...
Argentina | Dec 18 - Jan 1, 2023

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Bob H.
Barnstable, MA | Reviewed on Jan 04, 2023

Thank you Matias (and KimKim) for helping plan, arrange and support a wonderful trip!! We had memorable experiences in Buenos Aires, not only because the WC Team won, but because we have wonderful tour guides, dinners and casual meetups. We enjoyed the beautiful lakes and mountains of Bariloche, Patagonia and the beaches and museums of Punta de Este. It was a well balanced trip with plenty of time for relaxation. Thank you!!! read more

Thank you Matias (and KimKim) for helping plan, arrange and support a wonderful trip!! We had memorable experiences in Buenos Aires, not only because the WC Team won, but because we have wonderful tour guides, dinners and casual meetups. We enjoyed the beautiful lakes and mountains of Bariloche, Patagonia and the beaches and museums of Punta de Este. It was a well balanced trip with plenty of time for relaxation. Thank you!!!

Activity Review
Lake Kayaking
Bariloche

Wonderful guide and experience. Lunch on an isle and in the middle of paradise was terrific!

Local specialist: Matias Alemani
Matias
Matias Alemani
Local specialist in Buenos Aires | Replied on Jan 24, 2023

Thank you so much Bob for your kind words. I'm beyond happy that you got to enjoy my beautiful country in a way you'll never forget!
Such a pleasure trip planning with you and Kira! Hopefully, it won't be your last visit to South America.
We keep in touch on future occasions.
All the best,
Matias Alemani.