Our team is truly passionate and committed to work and to responsible travels. You can expect great level of customer service, with tailormade, unique and exclusive experiences looking at each traveler needs.
Douglas Simões
Pure Brasil to Douglas in one word: Discovery
Douglas has graduated in Computer Science and when he got a job at IBM he left his career behind and decided to be a cave guide. His first trip out of the country was to the other side of the globe, Australia and New Zealand when he was 18. When he was 22, he guided his first trip to New Zealand. In 1996 he joined Venturas, an outbound adventure company in Brazil, as a partner. Finally, in 2002, he started Pure Brasil. He studied Business administration at FGV/SP to help with growing the company. His favorite trip is always the next to be done. Favorite destinations in Brasil: Lençóis Maranhenses and the Amazon.
Along with Gian, Douglas founded Pure Brasil in 2002.
Giancarlo Valias
Pure Brasil to Gian in one word: Experience
Gian has a degree in Business Administration and in Tourism. He has been acting in Tourism since 1998 as a Managing and Operational Director, also in Corporate Events Management and in Outdoor Team Building activities. After attending trade shows in Australia and in New Zealand for 3 years, he became passionate about Oceania. Gian’s favorite destinations in Brazil are Rio de Janeiro, Chapada Diamantina and the Amazon.
Along with Douglas, Gian founded Pure Brasil in 2002.
Manuel Silos
Pure Brasil to Manu in one word: Journey
Manuel has a degree in Tourism Management, with Ecotourism focus at PUC São Paulo University and a master’s degree in Tourism Business Management at ESERP Business School – Barcelona. He has learned English, French and Spanish. With 16 years background in the industry, he has experienced different companies and sectors, before working at Pure Brasil. He has a special passion for the Amazon and the southeastern coast, with its beaches and islands. But his favorite trip is the expedition from Jericoacoara to Lençóis Maranhenses.
He joined the company in 2006.
Natalia Tamburro
Pure Brasil to Natalia in one word: Admiration
Natalia has a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies focused on Ecotourism and Planning. She worked for one year at a specialized operator in Cultural Exchange and then for four years as a Senior Travel Consultant at an outbound tour operator. She lived in London for two and a half years, in Barcelona for 5 months and in Berlin for another two and a half years and has been to Italy, France, Netherlands, Wales, Hungary, Czech Republic, Ireland and Portugal. Her favorite destinations in Brazil are the Southern Coast of Bahia, Lençóis Maranhenses and the Mantiqueira Mountains.
She worked at Pure for 6 years, ventured to live overseas and was welcomed back to Pure Brasil in 2018.
Cristina Leone
Pure Brasil to Cris in one word: Sustainable
Cristina has a degree in Linguistics, at São Paulo University and studied International Relations. She has worked for 6 years in an Italian Cruise Ship Company as Guest Relations, before working at Pure Brasil. She has visited more than 30 countries in 3 continents and speaks English, French, Italian and Spanish. Her favorite destinations in Brazil are Salvador, due to its extremely rich historical background and Paraty, a city that hosts many Literature and Music Festivals.
She has been working at Pure Brasil since 2014.
Murilo Tebet
Pure Brasil to Murilo in one word: Learnings
Graduated in Tourism at São Paulo State University in 2011, he spent some time working as an adventure sports guide in Brotas (SP), then in 2013 spent 1 year in Toronto. During that time, his passion for cycling increased and he learnt how to snowboard, a dream for him as a child. His favorite destinations in Brasil are the Amazon, Chapada Diamantina and Paraty.
He has been working at Pure Brasil since 2014.
Hendrich Scarlett
Pure Brasil to Scarlett in one word: Reliable
Scarlett went to Law school in 1991 and, in 1993, began to work with Tourism. For 22 year she was dedicated only for an outbound market when she decided to accept the challenge to work in an inbound market. She has an extensive experience in different areas of the Touristic Trade and visited 14 countries in 4 continents. Her favorite destinations in Brasil are Lençóis Maranhenses and Pantanal.
She has been working at Pure Brasil since 2015.
Letícia Hirata
Pure Brasil to Letícia in one word: Learnings
Letícia graduated in Tourism Management in 2018, and her first experience in the tourism professional market was in 2017 with Pure Brasil. She has been working with sales, operations and products in the FIT department. She was born and raised in São Paulo and is still discovering the world. She loves uniquely every destination in Brasil she has visited, because each place has its own special memory for her.
Paula Bueno
Pure Brasil to Paula in one word: Respect
Paula has a degree in Tourism, a post-graduation degree in Eco and Rural Tourism and an MBA in Environmental Management. She has been working with tourism since 2005 with experience in sales, operations and products at an outbound tour operator for 9 years. She lived in Australia for 2 years and has been many times to Australia and New Zealand also to India, Thailand, Indonesia, South Africa, Jordan, USA and countries in South America. Her favorite destinations in Brasil are Chapada Diamantina, Jalapão and Lençóis Maranhenses, or basically anywhere in nature.
She has been working at Pure Brasil since 2019.
Talita
Pure Brasil to Talita in one word: Trust
Talita graduated in Tourism in 2018, and since then she has worked in a museum. She loves getting to know and learn about different cultures, and always falls in love with every place she travels to. Her favorite place in Brasil is Bahia because of its rich culture, gastronomy, music, people, and local energy. The cultural diversity found there fascinates her.
She has been working at Pure Brasil since 2023
Ana
Pure Brasil to Ana in one word: Purpose
Graduated in Hospitality and post-graduated in Ecotourism. She once owned a pousada in Jericoacoara (when it was still an unknown destination) and worked for many years in event organization. She discovered her passion for the mountains during an Outward Bound course, spent a season in Canada, traveled for a year trekking through Peru and Patagonia, and lived for six years in Bariloche, Argentina. Traveling is life and learning. She can’t choose just one destination in Brazil because she is enchanted by them all, especially those that offer immersion in nature and adventure.
She has been working at Pure Brasil since 2023
Larissa
Pure Brasil to Larissa in one word: Opportunity
Larissa graduated in Business Administration in 2014, and her first experience in the tourism market was in 2024 with Pure Brasil. She has been working in operations in the department, taking care of the details of our passengers’ trips. She was born and raised in the interior of São Paulo, in the city of Ribeirão Preto. She loves to travel and adores all the destinations in Brazil she has visited, especially Bahia and Minas Gerais.
She has been working at Pure Brasil since 2024
Analissa
Pure Brasil to Analissa in one word: Appreciation
Analissa has a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management, graduation in Linguistics and a complementary course in Customer Services. She lived in the US for 18 months, in Argentinian Patagonia for 4 months, and also travelled to Spain, Belgium, Ireland, Italy, France, Mexico, and Chile. She is passionate about Brazilian beaches like the Green Coast and Florianópolis, as well as historic towns like Tiradentes and Paraty.
She has been working at Pure Brasil since 2023
Clara
Pure Brasil to Clara in one word: Uniqueness
Clara Panta is a student at Hult International Business School with a rich background shaped by living abroad four times. These diverse experiences ignited her passion for tourism, particularly her desire to enhance the Brazilian tourism industry. Joining Pure Brasil in 2024 marked a significant milestone in her journey, allowing her to work toward her dream of making a positive impact in this field. Clara’s academic foundation includes a degree in Liberal Arts from Kent State University, equipping her with a broad perspective and the skills needed to navigate the complexities of the tourism sector. Her commitment to fostering sustainable and enriching travel experiences reflects her vision for Brazil’s tourism potential.
She has been working at Pure Brasil since 2024