Who We Are at Grupo Palo Alto
What makes us special? We’re hands-on, we’re creative, and we’ve got the inside scoop on the coolest spots in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Our clients range from startups to big-shot companies to groups of pals chasing the good life. We handle the nitty-gritty—flights, venues, local guides—so you can focus on the fun stuff. Plus, our team’s got a knack for finding hidden gems, like that secret beach bar in Greece or a private chef in Peru.
Back in the day—okay, like a decade ago—our founder, Maria, was just a travel junkie with a knack for planning epic group trips. She’d drag her friends to far-flung spots like Patagonia or Santorini, and somehow, every detail was perfect: the hidden taco joint in Mexico City, the private boat in Croatia, the winery nobody else knew about. Word got around, and soon, her pals were begging her to plan corporate retreats and fancy getaways for their companies and crews. That’s when Grupo Palo Alto was born, right in the heart of Palo Alto, CA.
What started as a one-woman show turned into a full-on passion project. Maria teamed up with a crew of travel nerds who shared her vibe: make every trip unforgetable, mix luxury with adventure, and never settle for basic. We set up shop at 660 Stanford Shopping Center and got to work crafting group tours, MICE events (yep, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions), and VIP experiences that make jaws drop. From wine-soaked tours in Tuscany to high-stakes conferences in Singapore, we’ve been all over Europe, Latin America, and Asia, making magic happen.
Today, Grupo Palo Alto’s a tight-knit team obsessed with creating travel that’s personal, seamless, and just plain fun. We’re not about cookie-cutter itineraries—we dig deep to find what makes your group tick, whether it’s a startup needing a team-building retreat or a squad of friends chasing a safari adventure. Our secret sauce? We sweat the small stuff (flights, venues, local guides) and sprinkle in surprises, like a private flamenco show in Spain or a rooftop dinner in Bangkok.
We’ve grown a lot since Maria’s living-room planning days, but we’re still all about that hands-on, let’s-make-this-epic energy. Our clients—everyone from tech bigwigs to wine clubs—keep coming back because we deliver experiences that stick with you. Wanna be part of our story?