Our Story.

Hi, I’m Joaquin. I’m a Psychologist and Experience Designer with a deep love for hospitality, architecture, and creating gatherings that stay with people long after they end.

Over the past 15 years, I’ve designed and facilitated experiences for groups big and small—online and in person, across Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Japan, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, and the U.S. What began as a professional path evolved into something more personal: a growing desire to create space not just for productivity, but for presence.

PAUSA was born from that motivation. From my background in experience design—and my own need to pause.

But I wasn’t alone in that need. I found a group of people who shared the same longing for slower time, deeper dialogue, and more intentional connection. Together, we shaped PAUSA—a uniquely designed experience that invites people to step away from the noise and engage in something more meaningful. We designed PAUSA not as a traveling event, but as a gathering that belongs inside spaces already built for community — hotels, studios, and cultural venues where hospitality is part of the story.

In a world that rewards speed and constant output, we wanted to offer something different:

  • A day to gather without rushing.

  • A space to think and connect without distraction.

  • A rhythm that invites us to be fully present—with ourselves and each other.

PAUSA is not about escaping. It’s about returning—to the kind of connection and conversation that fills us up.

Should we take a pause?

-Joaquin

  • Joaquin

    FOUNDER

    “I believe in the art of gathering—with intention, with design, and with care. When we pause together, something shifts. We remember what it feels like to truly connect.“

  • Magda

    PRODUCER

    “Behind every effortless experience is intention and detail. I make sure each PAUSA gathering flows with ease—so guests can focus on what matters: being fully present.“

  • Luis

    NUTRITION DESIGN

    “Food is a language of care. I design meals that nourish not just the body, but the pace, mood, and meaning of the day. We are what we eat.“

  • José

    MUSIC CURATOR

    "Music reminds us of the power of pause. In every great song, the spaces between the notes are just as important as the notes themselves. A well-crafted melody takes us on a journey shaped by the interplay of sound and silence, rhythm and rest."

  • Carola

    COACH & ADVISOR

    “The way we relate shapes the way we grow. I design spaces for reflection, trust, and real conversation—so every dialogue becomes a chance to go deeper.“

Our Philosophy

PAUSA is built on the belief that:

  • We don’t always need a long vacation to feel rested, renewed, or reconnected. Sometimes, a single day—thoughtfully designed and intentionally experienced—is enough to restore our sense of well-being, both individually and collectively.

  • The spaces where we gather shape the depth of our experience. We believe that carefully designed environments can unlock more meaningful reflection and richer dialogue.

  • Meaningful dialogue requires intention—thoughtful prompts, active listening, and space to reflect. When these elements come together, conversation becomes a tool for personal and collective transformation.

By reimagining the way we come together, PAUSA turns a single day into something lasting.