Christopher Atienzo
Naturalist Guide
Punta Arenas
Resumen profesional
Executive Summary
Accomplished Naturalist & Expedition Leader with extensive experience guiding premium, high-standard operations across the world’s most remote and challenging environments, including Antarctica, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, and San Pedro de Atacama.
Dual-specialized in ornithology and sea kayaking, with a proven track record of designing and executing seamless, combined marine and wildlife-spotting excursions. Trusted local partner for elite global operators (Gate 1, Odyssey, Road Scholar), recognized for translating deep ecological knowledge into immersive, educational, and inspiring guest experiences.
Fully certified Torres del Paine National Park Guide, SERNATUR registered, and Wilderness First Responder (WFR), seamlessly blending luxury hospitality standards with rigorous risk management and safety leadership in the field.
Key Certifications & Specializations
- Ornithology: Comprehensive Bird Biology & Be a Better Birder — Cornell Lab Bird Academy
- Safety & Regulation: Wilderness First Responder (WFR) | Registered with SERNATUR
- Field Expertise: Certified Torres del Paine National Park Guide | Sea Kayaking Specialist [1, 2]
Datos destacados
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Experiencia
Naturalist guide/Ornithology Kayak Guide/Antarctic
PONANT
2026.01 - 2026.04
Ornithology and wildlife guide—conducting tours from cruise ships, small boats, and sea kayaks, as well as leading shore excursions in locations such as the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands.
Snowboard Instructor
PUNTA ARENAS ANDEAN CLUB SKI RESORT
2025.06 - 2025.09
- Snowboard instructor. Group and private lessons for children and adults.
Naturalist -Ornithologist -Kayak Guide
PONANT
2024.12 - 2025.02
- Ornithology and wildlife guide—conducting tours from cruise ships, small boats, and sea kayaks, as well as leading shore excursions in locations such as the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands.
Naturalist Guide-Ornithologist
AUSTRALIS CRUISES
2023.09 - 2023.12
- Ornithology-specialized naturalist guide for Australis Company, working aboard their two vessels.
Guided tours from Punta Arenas to Cape Horn, including Alberto de Agostini National Park, Magdalena Island, and Cape Horn National Park.
Field guiding and onboard lectures.
Naturalist Guide- Ornithologist
AUSTRALIS CRUISES
2022.09 - 2023.04
Ornithology-specialized naturalist guide for Australis Company, working aboard their two vessels. Guided tours from Punta Arenas to Cape Horn, including Alberto de Agostini National Park, Magdalena Island, and Cape Horn National Park. Field guiding and onboard lectures.
Instructor Jetski
MIAMI BEACH SPORT
2022.03 - 2022.06
- Jet Ski Instructor - Water Safety - Customer Service.
Navigation Area Leader
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2019.11 - 2020.03
- Planning and execution of the company's activities in the Serrano River, at Torres del Paine National Park.
Head Guide
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2018.06 - 2018.11
- Leading the team of guides on excursions at Torres del Paine National Park and Bernardo O'Higgins National Park.
Expedition Assistant Leader
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2017.09 - 2018.05
- Expedition leader assistant; Coordinate and guide outdoor activities for hotel guests.
Head of expeditions
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2017.06 - 2017.09
- Organize excursions and lead the team of excursion guides.
Campus Tour Guide
Río Serrano Hotel + SPA
2016.10 - 2017.03
- Hiking guide, Rio Serrano navigation guide.
Expedition assistant leader
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2015.09 - 2016.05
- Logistics and guiding within the park Mountain hiking guide.
Vendor Management
KOMAX
2014.07 - 2014.09
- Valle Nevado. Andes Mountains. Central Zone. Kivul Store. Winter Season.
Tour Guide
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2013.09 - 2014.04
- Hiking trails within and around the park. Horseback riding at various distances.
Tour Guide
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2013.01 - 2013.05
- Trekking guide accredited by CONAF. Full-day horseback riding tours.
Tour Guide
HOTEL DEL PAINE
2012.10 - 2012.12
- Guide on the Grey 2 boat, Grey Glacier, Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Hiking guide in Torres del Paine National Park.
Vendor
THE NORTH FACE
2012.07 - 2012.09
- Valle Nevado Ski Resort. Andes Mountains. Central Zone.
Vendor
THE NORTH FACE
2011.08 - 2012.03
Tourist Guide
2011.01 - 2011.08
- Trekking guide, mountain and volcano ascents.
Formación
Facultad de Derecho
Universidad Nacional Andrés Bello
Viña del MarDiploma in Business Administration and Accounting. - Diploma in Business Administration and Accounting.
Universidad Adolfo Ibañez
2021.03 - 2021.09
WFR, Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - WFR
Vial Adventure
2026.04 - 2028.04
KAYAK COURSE ACA III CERTIFICATION - SEAKAYAK
Kayakea Chile
2023.04 - 2023.04
Wildernness First Responder . (WFR) - Wilderness rescue
Ecomed
Winter mountaineering techniques. - Mountaineering
Instituto Vertical
Enfatiza tus habilidades clave
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Skills
- Tour Operators
Diplomas
- Diploma in Business Management
- Basic Mountaineering Techniques. National Mountaineering School.
- Paddlesport Safety
- General Tourism Guide Certificate, 12/01/24
- Certified Specialist in 'Ruta de los Parques' Chilean Patagonia, 12/01/24
- Hawk and Raptor, 11/01/24
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR), 04/01/26, 04/30/28
- Ponant Zodiac Driver's Certification, 02/01/26, 03/31/30
- Zodiac Pilot training, 10/01/25
- Certificate of Achievement Antarctic Peninsula Expedition staff
- Certificate of Achievement South Georgia Expedition Staff
- Snowboard Instructor Level D - Beginner, 11/01/24, 11/30/28
- Glacier Travel and Crevasses Rescue, 05/01/24, NCH2728
- Ornithology: Comprehensive Bird Biology
- Paddlesport Safety Online Course, 06/01/23
- Cursos STCW, 12/01/22, 12/31/28
- Sea Kayak A.C.A Level III, Seakayak
- Diploma in Business Management, Adolfo Ibáñez University, Chile
- Boat Skipper, 10/01/18, Chilean Navy
- Basic Mountaineering Techniques, National Mountain School ENAM Chile
Idiomas
Portuguese
Intermedio
Ingles
Experto
Spanish
Experto
Italiano
Básico
A2
Cronología
WFR, Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - WFR
Vial Adventure
2026.04 - 2028.04
Naturalist guide/Ornithology Kayak Guide/Antarctic
PONANT
2026.01 - 2026.04
Snowboard Instructor
PUNTA ARENAS ANDEAN CLUB SKI RESORT
2025.06 - 2025.09
Naturalist -Ornithologist -Kayak Guide
PONANT
2024.12 - 2025.02
Naturalist Guide-Ornithologist
AUSTRALIS CRUISES
2023.09 - 2023.12
KAYAK COURSE ACA III CERTIFICATION - SEAKAYAK
Kayakea Chile
2023.04 - 2023.04
Naturalist Guide- Ornithologist
AUSTRALIS CRUISES
2022.09 - 2023.04
Instructor Jetski
MIAMI BEACH SPORT
2022.03 - 2022.06
Diploma in Business Administration and Accounting. - Diploma in Business Administration and Accounting.
Universidad Adolfo Ibañez
2021.03 - 2021.09
Navigation Area Leader
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2019.11 - 2020.03
Head Guide
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2018.06 - 2018.11
Expedition Assistant Leader
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2017.09 - 2018.05
Head of expeditions
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2017.06 - 2017.09
Campus Tour Guide
Río Serrano Hotel + SPA
2016.10 - 2017.03
Expedition assistant leader
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2015.09 - 2016.05
Vendor Management
KOMAX
2014.07 - 2014.09
Tour Guide
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2013.09 - 2014.04
Tour Guide
RIO SERRANO HOTEL + SPA
2013.01 - 2013.05
Tour Guide
HOTEL DEL PAINE
2012.10 - 2012.12
Vendor
THE NORTH FACE
2012.07 - 2012.09
Vendor
THE NORTH FACE
2011.08 - 2012.03
Tourist Guide
2011.01 - 2011.08
Winter mountaineering techniques. - Mountaineering
Instituto Vertical
Wildernness First Responder . (WFR) - Wilderness rescue
Ecomed
Facultad de Derecho
Universidad Nacional Andrés Bello