MEET THE TEAM
Lina grew up in Belgium where she studied tourism and hospitality management. The internship in a travel agency, hotel visits and study trips awakened her passion for tourism. She has always been interested in different cultures & foreign languages.
She gained her experience in tourism as a holiday advisor in Costa del Sol, Ibiza, Sal and Boa Vista. After 3 sunny years abroad she tried returning to Belgium, but her future wasn't there.
Cape Verde had won a special place in her heart and she kept looking for new opportunities in order to stay. After working in a beach club on Boa Vista she decided to open her own tour company. She moved to Mindelo on São Vicente from where she is running Cabo Mundo tours.
"For Lina it's a dream come true working and living on
her favourite dots in the middle of the ocean."
Lina Iliano - Founder of Cabo Mundo
Nelson is originally from the greenest Cape Verdean island, Santo Antão. He grew up in nature and still feels at his best exploring rough lands and hiking tracks.
He moved to São Vicente to study at the university, decided to stay and rolled in the tourism industry to develop his skills. He is used to guiding big groups and joining travellers on hiking trips to Santo Antão. Nelson has his feet on the ground and loves to share his knowledge with travellers.
"A Cachupa dish on the wooden stove, a tea from homegrown herbs or a caipirinha with passion fruit, Nelson loves to produce and share it all! A great example of the Cape Verdean Morabeza; a warm welcome and hospitality."
Nelson Lopes - Tour guide on São Vicente & Santo Antão
Wilian Andrade - Tour guide on São Vicente
Wilian also has roots from the relaxed, remote island Santo Antao which shows through his character. His warm and friendly attitude makes travellers feel instantly at ease.
Tourism and languages always intrigued him. This interest made him move to Sao Vicente where he turned his passion into experience. Willian loves learning from others, sharing beautiful moments and feels at home when guiding private tours.
“Pack your suitcases and let me show you the hidden secrets of our little islands. We’re waiting for you!”
Anderson was also born and raised in Santo Antao, in the tropical Paul valley. He gained his experience in tourism and languages at the reception in one of the big resorts on the beach island Boa Vista.
After a few years he returned back to his little paradise and isn’t planning on leaving anymore! He is very proud to represent his island and loves to show travellers around. Anderson has a calm, cheerful character and is always ready for the next island or hiking tour!
"Santo Antao is my favourite place on earth. I’ve found the real paradise and feel great showing people our traditions and beautiful spots."
Anderson Reis - Tour guide on Santo Antão
Fernando Ramos (Nandinho) - Media responsible
Fernando Ramos was born and raised on the island of Sao vicente. From an early age he was passionate about dancing and performing. He loves to please the crowd on stage and make others smile. He developed an interest for producing and editing videos and tested them out on his own brand. Using his interest and talent he creates social modia content about our beautiful islands and takes pictures and videos of our travellers.
"Joining the Cabo Mundo team was one of the best things that happened to me!
It’s a big pleasure capturing your best holiday moments that will stay with you forever and have you looking back at with a smile!"
