Published on Feb, 2025

Augusto is an incredible guide. Look no further for a great trek to Lagoinha do Leste. He has a wealth of knowledge about the area and was able to show me the best views along the way to the best beach on the island. Thank you for a great day in the park. Cannot wait to come back.

Published on Dec, 2024

I highly recommend hiking with Augusto. He was very kind and knowledgeable and caring about all the small details. I would like to thank him for all his kindness. He even went out of his way to recommend many other options for us to enjoy Brazil If I could give him more than five stars, I would

Published on Nov, 2024

Augusto was an amazing guide. Very grounded & knowledgeable of the land & a deep respect for it's beauty & importance. He checked in with us at the beginning of the hike (and throughout) of our ability & comfort, checking we were ok. His knowledge of the fauna & flora was great & he was able to pick out the animals & insects around us before they were even in front of us, like a true guide can. He gave us time to stop for drinks & to enjoy the beach before moving on again. At the end of the hike he recommended a fantastic fish restaurant on the beach where we had the best meal since we've been on the island. A great day, thank you so much!

Published on Jan, 2024

Great hiking trail with a very experienced and knowledgeable guide who speaks English and makes memorable pictures along the way

Published on Oct, 2023

If you planning to spend some time in Florianopolis (1 day or more) and would like to explore Santa Catarina island, AventuraZen should be your first choice. Our 6-day hikes were expertly organized. Augusto Nogueira is amazing. He emanates warmth, intelligence and skill. He reached out in advance, gave precise directions, and was prompt. He was very informative about the island, plants, animals, and even asked in advance if we wanted any specific information about our hike. He was specific about safety for the day. We were not rushed and hiked at a pace we were comfortable. Augusto provided snacks during the hike and lunch options when we finished. Augusto helped us through it all with a smile and great advice. We learned a lot about geology, animals, native peoples, and hiking. There's driving involved, but Augusto handled it all while telling stories about the area keeping us entertained. I highly recommend these excursions for all levels of hikers. Simply perfect! Five stars!