My name is Juan Coronel; I’m the co-founder and Tour Guide of TreXperience. We are a local Tour operator here in Cusco, and I started this company with Priscila Coronel in 2017 as a licensed official Inca Trail Operator.
Even though we are a relatively young company, I’ve been working in tourism since 2004 while studying at Cusco University. First, I followed my father as a porter on the Inca Trail; then I became a trekking chef rapidly since I was very proactive in everything and eventually became a top-rated Tour Guide after finishing my studies; for a few years, I worked abroad in USA and Australia in hospitality and management, and that helped me improve my language skills, customer service, and a better vision on what are the guests needs when traveling.
I worked as a Tour Guide for several years on the most famous treks to Machu Picchu and for the most renowned tour Companies. Some were only worried about their profit, and porters were not treated accordingly; this inspired me to start my own travel company and not make the same mistakes I have seen over the years.
That’s why I started TreXperience, because we wanted to offer something different than what other tour operators offered. The treks we wanted to create and promote were more meaningful and connected nature and local communities more! At the same time, we wanted to expose guests to the real Andean culture and religion, as well as the best Peruvian cuisine.
At TreXperience, we care about environmental conservation and helping our community. We organize cleaning campaigns and reforestation activities. We also built a library where we provide computers with internet, school books, and other local kids’ materials. We believe in supporting the development of our country through education and sustainable tourism.
Coronel and Priscila are the owners of TreXperience, born in Cachiccata, a Quechua village in Cusco.
Juan Coronel, Founder & CEO
I was born in a small village called Cachiccata, in a district named Ollantaytambo, in the Cusco Region of Peru. As a child, I watched my father leave for the Inca Trail as a porter. "I also used to swim in the river and observe the few travelers when they were doing river rafting tours."
I studied tourism at the University of Cusco and have accompanied hundreds of group tours to Machu Picchu as a Porter and Tour Guide. I know every inch of the most famous treks to Machu Picchu. I began working on the Inca Trail as a porter and later became a tour guide. I thoroughly understand every level of operational needs and what it takes to run a fantastic trip to Machu Picchu.
All tour operations at TreXperience are my responsibility. From time to time, I will be out doing what I love most: guiding you to Machu Picchu. From what I have learned, great leaders don’t boss; instead, they know every step of the job, understand the needs of their staff, and work side by side, creating a fabulous experience.
This is Ita, the founder of TreXperience, and you are welcome! The main purpose of TreXperience is to be a leading tour operator in Peru and South America, offering sustainable and responsible tours where local communities are active participants.
Priscila Coronel | Founder
Many people ask me how I started TreXperience. Over the last 10 years, I have been hiking Cusco’s mountains, laughing with my coworkers, and coaxing a smile from my guests even in the harshest weather conditions. The answer is Priscila. She has been the perfect partner to start TreXperience.
Priscila was also born in Cachiccata, Ollantaytambo District, Cusco Region – Peru; she is my sister. She recently graduated as an elementary school teacher, loves working with children, is passionate about teaching, is a yoga instructor, and has an enormous love for nature.
She is in charge of all our porter's training, environmental policy, and social projects.
You will often see her with our group tours when visiting local schools, teaching people how to connect better with nature and offering yoga sessions to relax in the mountains.
She runs our tours closely with local communities and organizations so that we protect the environment and the people living in the area. She also offers local guides jobs and training and provides community development projects.
