Who We Are

Who We Are

This is Wildcat Expeditions: authentic, rooted, and deeply connected to the soul of Patagonia.

We are a collective of local guides, trackers, naturalists, and storytellers, united by one passion: bringing you face to face with the world’s most elusive wild cats. Personally chosen by our founder, biologist and tracker Jorge Cárdenas, our staff combine science, history, and deep cultural ties to create experiences that go beyond tourism. With us, you don’t just see pumas — you step into their world. 

Based year round in Puerto Natales, living and breathing Patagonia every single day, this permanence allows us to maintain ongoing relationships with local communities and ranches, scout constantly for new wildlife activity, and guarantee a high level of intimacy and expertise in the field. 

With us, you are not just following a guide. You are walking with those who have devoted their lives to these landscapes and the animals that inhabit them. Our commitment to sustainability, small groups, and ethical tracking ensures that every encounter respects the wild — and leaves it intact for generations to come. 

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Intimate Encounters, Limitless Horizons

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Our Team

Team WildCat Expeditions

More About Jorge Cárdenas

Executive director & tracker

Jorge is a biologist, naturalist, and tracker whose life’s passion has always been the great cats of the world.

Jorge Cárdenas

Executive director & tracker

More About Matias Schilling

Head Guide

Born in Chile’s Lake District, grew up immersed in the outdoors and a farming lifestyle that shaped his early connection to nature.

Matias Schilling von Dessauer

Head guide

More About Carolina Urrea

Office manager

After 21 years of living and working around the world, from the U.S. to Europe and Asia.

Carolina Urrea

Office manager

Our trips

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