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ARTHUR PORTMANN

“ The only risk you take in Colombia is effectively that you want to stay … Here I enjoy my passion for diving, daily a cup of the best coffee in the world, and the miraculous people ”

Padi Staff/EFR Instructor, DAN Oxygen Provider Instructor, EFR Instructor, IANDT Full Cave Diver, TDI Decompression Procedures, Advanced Nitrox Diver

Languages: German, English, French, Spanish and Italian.

Born in Switzerland. He left his native country in 1999 and has worked eversince as a diving instructor and tour guide. His work led him to Australia, Thailand, the Maldives, the Canary islands, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Spain and Colombia. Next to his worldwide travels he hasn’t missed the opportunity to jump in his home lake in Zurich Switzerland.

 

 



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LUZ STELLA MADRID MEDINA

“ Colombia has won a new face, a face that smiles to his visitors. This is best moment to explore our wonderful country and his biodiversity... Colombia will appear not only in the news, but also in your photo albums ... ”

Padi Open Water Scuba Instructor, EFR Instructor adults and children, IANDT Full Cave Diver Swimming teacher,.
Swimming league Antioquia

Languages: Spanish, English, Italian

Luz was born in Medellín Colombia. Full of adventurousness she left Colombia to meet foreign cultures , dive in new places and to study languages. Since that time she has collected several years of experience in the international tourism sector, in the Maldives, the Canary islands, Dominican Republic, Spain and in her homeland Colombia.
Back in Colombia she founded together with your husband Arthur PURA COLOMBIA Travel and Dive.

 

 

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LUIS FERNANDO URIBE VÉLEZ

“Without doubt you can count on the fact that with Luisfer your trip becomes an unforgettable experience!!!”

Languages: Spanish, English, Frenchs

Passionate diver and licensed linguistic teacher who loves to give his best. Luis Fernando disposes of experience with summer camps, international tourism, group guidances, English and Spanish language teaching, theatrical acting and the counting goes on … Additionally he was coordinator for the water rescue group Ecomares between 1997-1998. Further he was responsible since 2002 for 25 rescue assistants for the program “ diving total ” in English (teenage adventure program), institute Lexicom Ltda.

 

 

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NICOLÁS MEJÍA

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Languages: Spanish, English

Licenced in tourism - Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes, México
His specialty: Adventure tourism
Nicolas has more than 10 years of experience and practise in climbing, rafting, kayaking, mountain biking and trekking. Nicola owns his own company, specialized in the development of tourist projects.

 

 

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YON MONSALVE

“ My life is climbing, climbing keeps me alive...”

Languages: Spanish, English.

Yon lives just in front of the Peñol rock in Guatapé. He’s got 12 years experience in mountaineering and 10 years in rock climbing. Since 5 years he teaches techniques for work in heights.
He’ has an excellent knowledge of the Sierra Nevado de Cocuy nacional park.

Yon enjoys what he is doing and transmits it with his warmth, professionalism and passion for climbing.

 

 

 

 

PROMOTIONS

TRIP TO BAHIA SOLANO ON THE PACIFIC-COAST

TRIP TO BAHIA SOLANO ON THE PACIFIC-COAST

Leader in ecotourism in Colombia, english speaking tourguide from medellin.whale watching and seaturtle liberation program.“pacific and rainforest all in one”.10 days, 21. – 30. September 2009

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PARQUE NACIONAL ISLA GORGONA PACÍFICO

PARQUE NACIONAL ISLA GORGONA PACÍFICO

Para buzos y no buzos guia e instructor de buceo desde medellin o cali 4 dias, 7 inmersiones 5. al 8. de octubre 2009.

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LIVEABOARD SANTUARIO DE FAUNA Y FLORA MALPELO PACIFICO.

LIVEABOARD SANTUARIO DE FAUNA Y FLORA MALPELO PACIFICO.

Buceo de clase mundial, tiburones martillos garantizados. Salidas cada mes!!!.

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NEWS

NEW FROG SPECIES DISCOVERED IN COLOMBIA

NEW FROG SPECIES DISCOVERED IN COLOMBIA

Ten undescribed species of amphibians — including nine frog and one salamander — have been discovered in the mountains of Colombia, report scientists from Conservation International(CI)...

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FLOWER FESTIVAL IN MEDELLIN

FLOWER FESTIVAL IN MEDELLIN

The Feria de las Flores, or the Flower Festival in Medellin, Colombia is one of the largest events in the country and one of the largest horticultural events in the world...

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COLOMBIA, BACK ON THE MAP OF WORLD TOURISM

COLOMBIA, BACK ON THE MAP OF WORLD TOURISM

In 2007 the Government of Colombia hosted UNWTO’s General Assembly with more than a hundred ministers of tourism and a thousand participants from around the world gathering in Cartagena de Indias...

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