Hugo Farias
Hello everyone,
Well you can call me Hugo that’s my mother’s choice at my birth, I was so little and beautiful, hold on I still am 😀
I´m a tour guide for the company Azores trails of nature since 2013 I´m getting old, and of course certified as an official nature guide by the government and I am very proud of it. Born in São Miguel Island that is one of the nine Island and dispite having already visited some countries in this world my island if my Home. Living surrouned by an ocean on an island called green island, a little paradise in the middle of all this water.
I really like what I do, so I´ve been doing it for a few years. I love being out whit visitors everyday, showing them the incredible nature of this island and having incredible experiences and of course without ever forgetting our excellent food. A fresh grilled fish or a steak in the Azores fashion, it is so yummy.
So you already know come and visit us, say “oi” and let´s go on this adventure together.
Olívia Melo
Hello! My name is Olívia and I recently joined the Trilhos da Natureza team.
I have been working in the tourism sector since 2014 after completing my professional course and the main reason for being here today is because I have always enjoyed meeting new people from different countries and cultures, not forgetting our beautiful breathtaking landscapes.
One of the things I love to do is ride a bike or walk through Nature, it’s like a refuge, a place for reflection and calm. After the busy days of the city, it is always good to return to my little paradise, where the green surrounds us and the birds singing lulls us.
Ever since I was little, I’ve always been an active person and I liked to watch how everything works in life and like I always say “get my game on”.
I am here to help you with your reservations and to ensure that you return home with the desire to come back and go on a tour with us again.
Rui Melo
My name is Rui, I am 50 years old, and I have been working as a tour guide at Trilhos da Natureza, since 2022.
Throughout my life, I have had the opportunity to live and travel in several countries, experience different cultures, and explore extraordinary landscapes. However, in all those experiences, I have never found beauty that compares to the natural richness of our island.
It was this deep connection with nature that led me to embrace this profession. Being a tour guide is, for me, much more than simply accompanying visitors it is about sharing stories, passing on knowledge, and, above all, creating unique and unforgettable moments. Every tour is an opportunity to awaken emotions, encourage a genuine connection with nature, and provide authentic experiences that remain in the memory of those who visit us. I believe that nature has the power to inspire, renew energy, and bring people closer together.
It is with this spirit that I strive, on every tour, to offer not just a visit, but a true and meaningful experience of our majestic landscape.
Vasco Melo
Born and raised in the Azores, I carry in my blood a deep connection to the sea. I have been fishing since 2000, always alongside my father and close friends, learning not only the techniques but also respect for the sea.
My story goes back a long way: my great-grandfather was a whaler from the 1940s until the end of whaling in the Azores. I grew up listening to stories of the sea, of the courage of men, and of the strength of the great giants of the ocean. Fishing is naturally part of who I am.
I have fished in all types of waters, from small fish to large pelagic specimens; each catch is a learning experience and a new story. Always humble, I dream of catching a 1000 lb blue marlin aboard my own boat in the best fishing spot in the world, which is the little corner of heaven where I was born.
Hugo Costa
Good morning! I’m Hugo Costa, another character from the island of São Miguel. I got a little lost while trying to find an industry I wanted to invest in and look where I ended up. I’ve been working since 2016, initially leading hiking trails, and later guiding them by jeep with a smile for Trilhos da Natureza, along with any team member who joins me.
I never forget my roots or those who trained me, especially the passion for this industry. I don’t know everyone, but I try to get along with the characters our island hides. Showing the island’s hidden corners and telling a story or two is what I enjoy most. I hope you’ll enjoy the island, the food, the history, and my company as I show you our home.
