Hello, I'm 🇵🇹 Explore Iberia.
Isabel Sousa is a passionate nature guide​,​ sustainability advocate​,​ and co-founder of Explore Iberia. With over 20 years of experience across Portugal and the Azores​,​ she creates immersive hiking and cultural journeys rooted in conservation​,​ inclusion​,​ and slow travel. A specialist in ecotourism and inclusive tourism​,​ Isabel is also an active educator and collaborator in nature-focused projects. Her mission: to connect people with nature through meaningful​,​ responsible travel
Business Name (optional)
Explore Iberia
Type of Tourism Services offered:
- All-inclusive tours (multi-day)
- Single-day experiences​,​ events & guided activities
Country of services
- Portugal
How I align with or contribute to nature-positive tourism and rewilding:
My work in tourism is deeply rooted in a regenerative approach, where the goal goes beyond minimizing impact — it focuses on actively generating benefits for ecosystems and local communities. I believe tourism must be a positive force for biodiversity recovery, and I integrate practices that support nature conservation and ecological restoration into every project I lead. As manager of Explore Iberia and a lecturer in nature-based and accessible tourism, I strive to create transformative experiences that connect people to landscapes, foster respect for natural cycles, and highlight the cultural and ecological value of each place. I support and collaborate with Rewilding initiatives that aim to give space back to nature, restore ecological processes, and encourage the return of native species. Through education, responsible tourism design, and close engagement with local stakeholders, I work to ensure that tourism contributes meaningfully to thriving ecosystems and resilient communities.