Jose Renato Santos
An environmental engineer passionate about travel, nature and outdoor sports.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Petrópolis x Teresópolis Trekking, Ilha Grande 360 Trekking and Mout Roraima."
How did you get involved in travel?
"I have been involved in trips since I was a child traveling with my parents and practicing scouting and trails. Over the years I was able to become an environmental engineer and learn more about nature, joining my passion of the sport with the natural sciences."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"My first trekking. It was in Minas Gerais in Serra de São José (Prados x Tiradentes City) where I could be assured of my passion for long-distance hiking and outdoor adventures."
Featured trips & expertise
Trekking Brazil's Serra Fina Crossing - 5 Days
Perfect for those seeking a difficult, rewarding adventure, the Serra Fina Crossing is known for its high peaks (including the fourth highest peak in the country), cold nights, and challenging terrain. Enjoy one of the country's best sunrise spots, overnight on high mountain peaks, and earn the bragging rights that only Brazil's toughest trek can give you!
Trek Brazil's Petrópolis-Teresópolis Crossing - 3 Days
Trek one of Brazil's most beautiful routes through the lush Serra dos Órgãos National Park — from Petrópolis to Teresópolis. The trail is known for its breathtaking vistas, steep climbs, and high difficulty rating, so get ready for an incredibly rewarding challenge!
Mount Roraima Trek - 9 Days
Straddling the triple border between Brazil, Venezuela, and Guyana, Mount Roraima is a perfect destination for adventurous travelers. Spend your days exploring the towering cliffs and unique landscapes of the mountain with the ultimate goal of climbing the summit — known to many as "The Lost World."