Luciana Dumphreys

Luciana was born and brought up in Brazil and educated in Brazil and Britain, obtaining a degree in Latin American Studies. Upon graduation she moved to Mexico to live and work and whilst there took up the opportunity to travel in Guatemala and Belize as well as Mexico. Luciana returned to Rio in 2002 and is now a qualified Tourist Guide, taking pride in showing people around the "Marvellous City". She speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish fluently and has also travelled extensively in Brazil and Europe.She has lead group tours for Veloso in Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia. Luciana has a keen interest in photography as well asarchaeology, and is always searching for new and interesting places to visit.

Fiona Dodsworth

Brought up in England, France and New York, Fiona developed a passion for Latin America during her gap year in Mexico and degree in Hispanic and French Studies at Nottingham University. She has worked as a Spanish and French teacher in England and has led educational tours throughout Europe. She has travelled, worked and trekked her way across much of Central and South America and is fluent in Spanish and French. Her Portuguese has been dormant for a while but is threatening a comeback!

Walter Torres

Walter studied tourism in his native Cusco including Peruvian History and Tour Leading. He has worked as a guide for 11 years and his interests include trekking and languages. Through his dedication and professionalism coupled with his knowledge and enthusiasm for Inca culture Walter conveys a background perspective of the present day people and monuments.

Jose Berdejo

The Graduate Degree in Farming gave Jose a deep understanding of the people, life and land based economy of the Andes. He then studied tourism, English and French, and developed a strong interest in wildlife and birding. His knowledge, love and interest in his country and its culture provide clients with a fascinating insight into life in Peru.

María Gabriela Segura

Born and brought up in Patagonia, Gabriela studied English Public Translation and Tourism at El Salvador University. She currently works as a Tour Guide at Nahuel Huapi National Park. She has also done several courses on Patagonian native flora and history, as well as adventure and outdoor activities. Before working for Veloso Tours as a Guide & Tour Leader, Gabriela worked for twelve years as a stewardess for British Airways and other airlines. She has also worked as a Production Assistant in many films and advertisements. Gabriela has travelled extensively throughout the world. She lived in London and Madrid and speaks fluent Spanish & English and has a good knowledge of German, French & Portuguese.

Felipe Quispe

Felipe was born & educated in La Paz Bolivia where he studied tourism specialising in the History of Bolivia. He speaks fluent English, French and Spanish. He is our guide on one of the most magical places of South America; the Lake Titicaca and “Isla del Sol” Sun Island.

Juan Carlos Yañez

Juan Carlos studied tourism in Cuzco, where he was born and brought up. He has now been working as a guide for 3 years and his special interests include trekking, eco-tourism and languages. Juan Carlos is a dedicated, enthusiastic young man who is very proud and keen to show visitors all facets of his country.

Andrea Zunino

Andrea was born in the province of Buenos Aires and at the age of 6 moved with her family to the city itself. She was educated there and became a teacher before moving to New York for a few years, working as a Travel Agent. Andrea has now been working as a guide specifically in Buenos Aires since 2003. She enjoys her work as it introduces her to many different people and she loves to impart her knowledge of the city she lives in and loves. Andrea is fluent in English as well as Portuguese and Italian.

Ernesto Prugue

Ernesto has a great enthusiasm for the culture of his native Peru and has been a guide here for four years. He has studied Business administration at Lima University and retains a grip on his languages at the English Culture Institute and German Goethe Institute in Lima. Ernesto travelled extensively in Europe working for fifteen years as tour guide.

Tango Guide in Buenos Aires

Kim Schwartz
Born in London and a qualified lawyer, Kim has travelled extensively in most of the worlds continents. Having spent extended periods in Guatemala, Belize, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Ecuador and Argentina, she obviously has special interest in Latin America. Kim is currently living in Buenos Aires where she practices daily the passionate Tango Argentino, of which she has gained a specialised knowledge. Kim speaks fluent Spanish and French.

Freddy Torres

Born and brought up in Cuzco, Freddy has been working as a guide in the area for the past 6 years. He particularly enjoys the adventurous aspects that this area can offer him and his groups but has a great interest and knowledge of all other aspects of his native city and country.

Pablo Carrasco

Pablo is our local guide in Arica, in Chile’s far north and is also our Tour Leader for the Sereno Tour of Chile. Pablo’s friendliness and keen interest in local culture make him a pleasure to travel with and he is constantly on the look-out for new places to take visitors.
As well as working part-time as a guide, a job in which he has experience of 12 years, Pablo is also studying for a degree in Social Sciences, including studies in anthropology, sociology and the history of Latin America and is, in addition, an academic assistant at the University.
He has undertaken in-depth studies of the pre-Hispanic cultures of the Northern region and is a keen birdwatcher.

Lisa Graham

Brought up and educated in Brazil and Britain, Lisa understands two cultures intimately and has been the tour leader of groups in Brazil including an expedition in the Amazon and trekking in Lencois. She speaks English and Portuguese fluently, has travelled extensively between Brazil, Europe and the USA and visited Africa and India.

Conrado Rodriguez

Conrado is our specialist guide in Havana and the rest of Cuba with a vast knowledge of Cuban History and the area less visited by tourists. His family is based in Havana, where he mostly guides, but he also loves to travel around the country with our clients and share his interests and also learn from visitors, so the learning is mutual.

Elizabeth Rojas

Liz was born in Sucre, capital of Bolivia where she was raised and educated. Prior to becoming a Tour guide in Bolivia she spent a year living in Australia as an exchange student. She is a graduate in economics and has been a qualified tour guide for over 10 years. Liz speaks fluent Spanish, English and Quechua (the native Inca language) and she loves Bolivia - its people, culture and history and for this reason she loves to guide and is so passionate about her home country.

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