Joanito Rocha

Tourism Entrepreneur & Expert Guide | Sustainable Travel Advocate

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About

Passionate tourism professional and founder of Mar&Rocha Travel, an agency dedicated to promoting local, sustainable tourism through authentic hiking and cultural immersion experiences on Santiago Island, Cape Verde. Leveraging deep-rooted love for his country and extensive local knowledge, Joanito excels at curating unique journeys that connect visitors with the island's natural beauty and vibrant heritage while fostering community engagement and economic benefit.

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Work

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Mar&Rocha Travel

Founder & Lead Guide

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Languages

Portuguese

Crioulo

English

French

Spanish

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Skills

Professional

Leadership

Tourism & Hospitality

Sustainable Tourism, Cultural Immersion, Hiking Guide, Local Tour Operations, Customer Experience, Destination Knowledge (Santiago Island, Cape Verde)

Business Development

Entrepreneurship, Niche Market Development, Local Partnerships, Service Design, Brand Building, Community Engagement

Interpersonal & Communication

Client Relations, Cross-cultural Communication, Storytelling, Problem-Solving, Group Leadership

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Interests

Nature & Outdoors

Hiking, Ecotourism, Environmental Conservation

Culture & Heritage

Local Traditions, Community Development, History

Rural Turism Development

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