A smiling man with glasses poses on a rocky ledge overlooking a blue lake and dense forest, with a snow-capped mountain rising majestically in the background under a clear blue sky.

Mike Bonnett

Travel Consultant

Hometown
Olympia, WA, USA
Languages
English & Spanish
Education
B.A. in International Business, University of Washington
Travel Consultant
About Mike Bonnett

Originally from Olympia, Washington, Mike Bonnett holds a degree in International Business from the University of Washington. His connection to South America began early, living and studying in the heart of Argentine Patagonia as part of a Rotary International Exchange program at age 16—an experience that sparked a lifelong dedication to the continent.

With professional experience spanning airlines, logistics, and technology across four continents, Mike brings a high level of operational precision to travel planning. As a dedicated foodie, he views travel through the lens of gastronomy, helping his clients discover the culinary masterpieces of Peru and the sensory wonders of Iguazu Falls.

Expertise & Professional Credentials

  • Global Logistics: Extensive background in airline and tech industries, ensuring smooth travel transitions and modern planning solutions.
  • Gastronomic Travel: Specialist in South American culinary tours, focusing on the world-renowned flavors of Lima and Buenos Aires.
  • Patagonia Expert: Years of firsthand experience in the Southern Andes, from the roaring falls of Iguazu to the Perito Moreno Glacier.

Articles by Mike Bonnett

A vast glacier stretches across the Patagonian landscape near El Calafate, framed by jagged snow-capped mountains and scattered green trees under a bright blue sky with some clouds.

Things to do in El Calafate Patagonia

By Mike Bonnett
Explore the magnificent Perito Moreno Glacier in Patagonia. Read on for Best Things to Do in El Calafate - Excursions, Tours, Restaurants, Hotels & more
A scenic landscape from the Seven Lakes region in Patagonia, featuring a large lake surrounded by lush green forests, small islands, and snow-capped mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky along the Grand Circuit.

Route of the Seven Lakes Grand Circuit in Patagonia

By Mike Bonnett
Read our travel guide to driving the Route of the Seven Lakes in Patagonia | Starting in Bariloche see Lake Nahuel Huapi & more | SouthAmerica.travel