Our region boasts some of the most awe-inspiring and diverse natural landscapes in the world. Those who traverse its terrain often undergo life-changing experiences. At 180 Sur, we want to foster these experiences as we are convinced they are not only transformative but also a positive input for the preservation of our environment: we tend to care more about what we know.
We started as two brothers – José Manuel and Guillermo – who sought to channel our expertise from large industries into a project that would allow both Chileans and foreigners to intimately connect with our land and its people. We want travellers to immerse themselves throughout South America in a unique and free experience, just as we have been doing countless times since our childhood.
Today, we are a slightly larger group, but with the same enthusiasm for the mountains, deserts, and seas that surround us and make this distant territory one of the most adventurous and entertaining regions to explore. We have come together with the conviction to provide travellers with the tools they need for their dream adventures, all delivered with professionalism and excellence.
We invite you to awaken your adventurous spirit and embark on your journey the 180 Sur Campers way!
We are two brothers, Guillermo and José Salinas. We have always enjoyed being in contact with nature and trips that allow us to explore it at a different pace than we live on a daily basis.
As children, we did many road trips with our parents, visiting different regions of the country and the continent. A little older, we toured different regions of Chile by bicycle and tent, where the landscape, simple routine, and good company were the most valuable. Then came motorcycle, camper, and motorhome trips.
For years we both had traditional jobs in economist and business manager roles until we decided to start this project. We wanted to do it as a family business because family is where we were encouraged to seek adventures since we were children. However, we are certain that conducting this in a professional way is key to a sustainable and growing business.
When we went out to finance the fleet, a third Salinas rapidly joined us: our father. José sr. is an engineer who has always passed on his love for the outdoors. Together with him, we were joined by another engineer: Pablo Guarda. Pablo has several years of experience in the high-standard tourism industry, specifically in Chilean Patagonia.
More recently, we’ve been joined by Vicente, who helps us by commanding the company’s operation with joy and passion to live the nature of our country at its best.
We are convinced that touring Chile is a great experience. For its enormous natural wealth and variety of landscapes with still little human intervention. As a country, we are shaped by the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, through more than 4,000 km – from north to south. Exploring it over one of our 4×4 campers is the best way to travel with family, friends and even alone.
Our goal is to deliver a reliable, safe and quality service. We seek to be the means that allow you to live an unforgettable experience. To achieve this, we firmly believe that our company must be professional in all its processes and levels, so our decisions always take that into consideration.
We invite you to come and live your dream trip, full of 180 Sur moments.
