ABOUT PICOS DE AVENTURA

WELCOME TO OUR ADVENTURE!

Created in 2002, Picos de Aventura is a tourist entertainment company that allows you to enjoy what the Azores have to offer. Our activities, whether at sea such as whale watching, or on land such as canyoning, allow you to discover the corners of the island of São Miguel and Terceira, involving you in a constant interaction with nature, as well as local culture and cuisine.
Our team, made up of qualified professionals, distinguishes itself by working with small groups of visitors, in order to provide more personalized services, without harming the places where the activities take place.

Four dolphins swimming in clear blue ocean water. Group hiking on lush forest trail beside a narrow canal. Scenic view of arch bridge, park, and ocean in background on a sunny day.
Aerial view of a town with hills, greenery, and scattered clouds in the sky. Four dolphins leaping out of calm ocean water against a clear sky. Hikers walking on a grassy path with hills and ocean in the background.

OUR MISSION

We distinguish ourselves by carrying out maritime and land activities with small groups of visitors, in order to provide more versatile and personalized services and to enable the creation of itineraries, without harming the places where these activities take place. The sustainability of the Azores Region is integrated in our operation, as we are committed to finding the balance between what we do and what we preserve.
Our activities are always carried out with the maximum responsibility, respect and consideration for Mother Nature and all that she represents. This commitment extends to various scientific, social and cultural projects in which we are involved such as Biotalks and Picoslogy, which allow us to make our contribution and appeal to society for the importance of preservation and conservation of the environment.

Meet our Team

LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS

The team ensuring every experience runs smoothly behind the scenes.

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Luís Botelho

Land Operations Coordinator

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Leandro Silva

Coordinator of the Sales and Operations Department

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Vera Teixeira

Administrative

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Sara Medeiros

Head of the Groups and Incentives Department

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Helena Gomes

Commercial

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Felícia Sousa

Sales Assistant

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Milton Terceira

Sales Assistant

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Luana Bulhões

Sales Assistant

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Tiago França

Sales Assistant

MARINE WILDLIFE TEAM

Specialists guiding ocean experiences and wildlife encounters.

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Rodrigo Cabral

Skipper

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Miguel Costa

Skipper

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José Pedro

Skipper

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Alexandre Branco

Marine Activities Monitor

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Matilde Bandeira

Marine Activities Monitor

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Milton Pedro

Watch Team Coordinator

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Ricardo Pacheco

Security guard

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Sara Rodrigues

Security guard

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Simão Moniz

Train driver

NATURE & ADVENTURE GUIDES

Certified experts leading unforgettable land-based adventures.

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Leandro Melo

Head of the Ground Operations Department

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Filipe Raposo

Land Activities Monitor and Guide

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Filipa Correia

Operations Assistant

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Ângela Furtado

Land Activities Monitor and Guide

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Ivo Cruz

Land Activities Monitor and Guide

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Pedro Guedes

Land Activities Monitor and Guide

OUR FLEET

All of our vessels

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Ilhas de Bruma

Catamaran – São Miguel

Group in boat watches a whale near the water's surface.

Faneca

Semi-Rígido – São Miguel

Boat with passengers near a whale in the ocean.

Garajaudos

Barco de Fibra – São Miguel

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Ra-Pexim

Semi-Rígido – São Miguel

Boat with people on water near shore; dolphin swimming nearby.

Gonçalo Velho

Semi-Rígido – São Miguel

A group of people wearing life jackets on a motorboat in the ocean.

Sir-Dinha

Semi-Rígido – São Miguel

OUR EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES

Safe, comfortable, and reliable experiences in every condition

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Ford Transit Custom

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Toyota Proace Verso Electric

Silver mountain bike with black tires and a front suspension.

Scott Reflex 40

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Dag Sit on Top Tribal

Black Merida mountain bike with thick tires, disc brakes, and a sleek frame.

Merida Big Nine 2023

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