Explore, interpret, document:
I explore to understand the world. I don’t have a fixed home—my life stretches from one landscape to another, and every corner becomes my temporary place. From Los Antiguos (Patagonia, Argentina) to the last spot I uncovered, every territory holds a story waiting to be told. My mission is to make it visible through maps, photos, and stories.
I’m a guide, cartographer, and storyteller of the sky and the earth. Through my eyes, every place becomes a narrative ready to unfold. From the wind that brushes the mountains to the stars that light my path, my life is a wandering one, always in search of new horizons and experiences.
To explore is more than just traveling. It’s about inhabiting the landscape, questioning what seems obvious, and connecting with the unknown. This is what I want to share with you: a way of seeing the world through the eyes of a wanderer—always chasing new perspectives and lessons.
Melisa Quintero
ABOUT ME
A life on the road.
I’m Melisa—an environmental interpreter, photographer, and graphic designer with a nature-centered approach. I create maps, landscape and space photography, aerial videos, and offer graphic design consulting for projects related to tourism and the conservation of natural and cultural heritage.
I’m also a traveler and run workshops, courses, and photo trips. In my online academy, you can find my courses in Spanish—soon to be available in English too.
maps + starry nights + photography + nature + history = my perfect formula
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My Work
Cartography and maps
For national parks, nature reserves, tourism activities in remote areas, and tourism offices. Perfect for illustrating 3D trekking trails for inexperienced travelers, enhancing a destination’s tourism communication, and much more.
Graphic design
As a consultant, I help bring value to your project by identifying what it needs to grow. I develop solutions in visual identity, websites, editorial design, and any project related to natural and cultural heritage.
Nature photography and video
Analog, digital, and aerial photography, plus video for tourism, nature, and heritage conservation projects. I love exploring untouched places and documenting them in every way! Sunsets and stars are my specialty.
SERVICES: LET’S EXPLORE TOGETHER
Want to travel to Patagonia? I’ve got you covered!
I lived five years in Argentine Patagonia and know wild, untouched, off-the-beaten-path spots.
Let’s create a custom itinerary together, tailored to your interests!
Let’s walk under the stars
I invite you on a pleasant walk to discover the fascinating stories written in the night sky.
Guided Photography Trips
No doubt—it’s one of my greatest loves! Guiding photographers to capture shots during the best light of the day.
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Chronicles and Adventures of a Naturalist
I love going out for walks and discovering new places—but never without first doing a bit of reading, researching, and learning about the locations, people, or species involved. I always carry my field notebook, and once I’m back home, I keep researching and share everything here on this blog. You’ll also find some reflections, lessons, and curiosities along the way.
VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
Learn with me
I’ve created recorded courses so you can follow them at your own pace and watch as many times as you want. You’ll also have the chance to reach out to me with questions or to share your progress. Free and paid courses available in Spanish.
. Night Photography Masterclass
. Graphic Design for Social Media with Canva
. Basic Photography
. Night Photography for Conservation
. Graphic Tools for Entrepreneurs
“This ‘exploration gene’ was carried by the first people who left Africa, the first to settle America, those who reached Rapa Nui, great navigators and explorers like Magellan, Cook, Columbus, Amundsen, Darwin, Neil Armstrong, and, to some extent, all of us.
It’s what makes us who we are: dreamers.”
— Manuel Suárez (Worlds of Cape Horn) —
