Born in 1982 in Recife, Brasil, Manuela has a degree in Tourism from the Catholic University of Pernambuco and she holds a postgraduate degree in Organizational Planning and Management from the University of Pernambuco.
One of her first professional experiences was as supervisor at the “Olinda em Toda Parte” (Olinda Everywhere), an arts festival that takes place at the historic city of Olinda. After that, she worked with exchanges in Yazigi, then as a receptionist at Luck and right afterwards she spent some years working at the leisure area of Tourist agencies such as Saunders, Aerotur and Pontual, working in the logistic area of operations and with client relations. Then she moved to the corporate area of the tourist agencies Pontual, Aerotur and lastly Pontestur, where she worked until April 2018.
Tired of the corporate world and the exacerbation of capital, Manuela spent some years looking for the next step. It was this year that she decided to step out of the comfort zone and embark on a personal enterprise, something more human and real.
And that’s when she joined Rodrigo Adrião to face the challenge of starting her own business, a potential space which gathers genuine experiences in ecotourism. A challenge that would contribute to her personal, spiritual and professional development, as well as to the things that really matter in life; nature, local culture and honest people.
Manuela is a sea and sun lover, who is always with her feet on the sand. She knows the whole coast of Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Alagoas and most of the coasts of Ceará and Bahía (Northeast region of Brazil). She has already been to Fernando de Noronha 11 times and she is always thinking of the next trip to the beach. Nowadays she is Manager of Logistics and Operations and Administrator of Mar de Selva.
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Born in 1983 in Recife, Pernambuco. At 16 years old, he started his professional life within the PAPAI NGO as a volunteer at a social project where he contributed for two years.
At 21, he moved to the hinterlands of Pernambuco to work for CECOR NGO as a volunteer in socio-environmental projects. At 22, he returned to Recife to study biology and at 25, he became a Biologist at FUNESCO (Olinda, Brazil).
After graduating, he participated in the World Social Forum, in Belem in the state of Para, and afterwards we travelled through northern Brazil. He returned to Recife to work as a volunteer at the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Environmental Funds (RedLAC), at that time led by Venete Almeida.
The same year, the RedLAC enabled Rodrigo to travel to Tarapoto, Peru, to work as a volunteer at NGO CEPCO, led by Betty Leveau back then. He was then hired to stay there for one year and a half. Most of the time he dedicated his work to the San Roque de Cumbaza community, where he got to know the ecotourism and the indigenous culture.
In Peru, que travelled through the highland jungle, the lowland jungle, the mountain rage and the coast, going into national parks and inhospitable landscapes. For his holidays, after working at the NGO, he went to Ecuador, where he visited the areas of Guayaquil, Quito and Manta, getting to know fishermen communities and national parks.
He returned to Recife when he was 27 years old and devoted himself to teach biology in different schools. At 28, he went on to study his master’s degree in Ecology and Environmental Management at the School of Science of the University of Lisbon, Portugal. There, he got to know some of the old continent, travelling through some national parks from Portugal, Spain, France and England.
At 28, he returned to San Roque de Cumbaza, Peru, in order to collect information for his master’s thesis. The next year he returned to Recife to complete his thesis, to undertake and to administer the “Residence Inácio Monteiro” hostel, during the 2014 WorldCup. By the end of 2014 he returned to Lisbon, Portugal, to defend his thesis: “Ecotourism in San Roque de Cumbaza, Peru. A Conservation Experience?” http://repositorio.ul.pt/bitstream/10451/15427/1/ulfc107382_tm_rodrigo_adriao.pdf
As Master in Ecology and Environmental Management, at 30 years old he went to Agreste of Pernambuco to work at the “Sabiá” Center as a project manager of “Cisterna nas Escolas” (Cistern at Schools). He travelled through various rural communities getting the chance to get to know and discuss about the education at the rural areas of the Agreste. At 31, he performed a consultancy about education of the states of Bahia and Sergipe through UNICEF.
At 32, he decided to give up to “stability” and decided to follow his dream. To create a space that would gather the real ecotouristic experiences, and that is how Mar de Selva was born. Today he is the CEO and Manager of Mar de Selva.
Native of Porto de Galinhas, biologist and administrator of Pousada Porto da Lua. Tourist driver, buggy driver and surfer. He has been working in tourism for 10 years; he is a young, responsible and committed entrepreneur who knows every destination in detail.
She is originally from São Paulo, a young courageous woman who loves life. Carol and her partner decided to move to northeastern Brazil in pursuit of a better quality of life. Nowadays she administers a family-run guesthouse “Vila Manzuá” and works in the local production of cashew nuts (with the community) - Matury.
Carol and Alessandro will give you a warm welcome and will show you the charms of Praia da Redonda.
Daniel is a tourist coordinator with a profound respect and knowledge of the local culture. He works as an expedition leader through the Amazon forest and as manager of the Art House in Sachaca. He was a Secretary of Tourism of the municipalities of Chazuta and San Roque de Cumbaza.
In his words: “I spent many years getting in contact with people from Chazuta and San Roque de Cumbaza working as Secretary of Tourism of the local municipalities. I have a very tight relationship with locals, our family is part of the local community, we are like a big family. We feel we belong to this life and you will be welcomed into a big family of friends who will be happy to exchange experiences with you”.
Dyogo was born in 1981 in Brasilia and studied tourism. He has been living in São Jorge, Chapada dos Veadeiros, for 11 years and is married to a native woman. Dyogo administers a hostel and has been a guide to tourists and visitors to the park for 8 years. He is very committed to the preservation of the area; he has a nice relationship to the local population and has a thorough knowledge of the paths and lanes of the park.
Eid is 34 years old; he studied Physical Education and administers Rota Vertical (adventure travel company). He is a nature lover and has a vast experience in outdoor activities such as trekking, climbing, rappelling and mountain bike. He is a serious person who leads adventure in a responsible, trustworthy fashion.
Heraldo was born in 1972; he is native from Brejo da Madre Deus and is one of the pioneers in adventure tourism from the area. He is actually an example that shows that the rural depopulation only exists given that the state of Pernambuco does not put education and opportunities into context. Heraldo defied statistics and has always been pursuing his dream of working with nature and preserving it.
He has been working with adventure tourism for 20 years, the Brejo Mountains are his backyard, he and a team of people created the biggest trail of the state, which is located in this area, and they proved that the highest peak of the state is located in Brejo. He is one of the two pioneers in climbing and trekking of the state of Pernambuco. He holds two courses in tourism administration offered by SEBRAE, he is a Height Technician, he is proficient in first aids, he has experience in speleology (study of caves) and archeology, as well as in camping and rappelling.
Native of Recife, Brazil, Igor is a Tourism Specialist. Soul Surfer and nature lover, Igor has been living in Porto de Galinhas for 2 years where he owns the Guest House Galinha da Angola.
João is one of the pioneer leaders of Vale do Catimbau. No wonder that locally his nickname is João Guide. João is native from Catimbau and his whole family lives there. With indigenous ancestors, he did not have the chance to study; however, he holds an incredibly vast knowledge of the Valley’s geography, animals and plants. João is a nice man who is always ready to give you a hand in Catimbau.
Luciano has been a trail leader for some years now. He is from Catimbau and loves working as an ecotourism guide. Luciano knows the right time to speak; he is discreet and does not talk much. He is a nice, calm man who will help you with whatever you may need.
Native of Recife, Brazil, Marcio studied Business Administration. He worked for Bandepe, the Pernambuco State Administration, the Government Palace, the State Treasury Office of Pernambuco, the Federal Police, the Municipality of Recife, the Port Industrial Complex Governador Eraldo Gueiros, Odebrecht in Brazil and Odebrecht in Angola. After he returned from Angola, he decided to listen to his dream of living at the beach, next to his biggest passion: the sea. Surfer and diver, two years ago Marcio opened Deep Dive Adventure with his partner. He is the administrator and his partner, who is a specialist-licensed diver, performs the aquatic operations.
He was born in Paraiba, he studied journalism and history. Nilton has been living in Barra de Mamanguape for four years. Before he moved to Barra, Nilton was a civil servant for the Brazilian government. It was after intense visits to Barra that something within himself changed; his sense of history and his tendency to a simple and harmonious life made him migrate from the city to this picturesque village. Nowadays, he administers a very cozy camp, he studies tourism and is actively involved with the community, promoting sustainable tourism in the area and a sustainable development of the community.
Roberto Cesaro is a surfer who has been living in Lobitos for 10 years; he knows its spots and ideal conditions for surfing. An entrepreneur by nature, he decided to leave Lima, Peru, to live in Lobitos. He founded his lodge and restobar which he currrently runs his lodge, which combines conventional and green building techniques, with his feet in the sand. A pleasant and forested atmosphere in the middle of the arid region of Peru.
He was born in Lima in 1981, Rodrigo is an Economist and holds a Master’s degree in Ecotourism with a major in Rural Development and has experience in permaculture. He has been living in San Roque de Cumbaza, jungle of Peru (Selva Alta) for 12 years. Rodrigo knows the place very well and has a very good social and political relationship with his surroundings. He is a leader in the area, promoting a sustainable development by strengthening the community. Rodrigo manages Ecoaldeas in Peru (ecovillages), a tourist organization supported by ACOGETUR (Local Tourist Management Organization). Together they work to professionalize tourism in San Roque de Cumbaza. He manages, coordinates and promotes ecotourism in San Roque de Cumbaza.
He was born on February 13, 1980 in Cornélio Procopio, Paraná. When he was 16 years old he encountered the universe of tourism when he did the Inka trail in Peru. He studied Tourism at the PUC Parana, he has travelled through more than 15 countries, he used to be an Ecotourism Guide in Parana State, where he used to lead through trails and waterfalls. He has a vast experience in sailing, over 15 thousand nautical miles in international waters; he even sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. He speaks three languages and lives in Peninsula Maraú (for more than 10 years now) where he used to do boat trips to the bay islands and to Cachoeira do Tremembé. He currently administers Casa Taipu, a lodge located 100 meters away from Praia do Taipus de Fora.
