Team
Oziel Diniz Pereira
Oziel has been working at Sempre Atins since 2017 and he also draws the trails and guides the horseback rides. He was born in Atins and his whole life has been connected to the care and treatment of horses. He knows the traditions and characteristics of this place. He is essential to maintain unity in the groups and a leader in adventures. A great horse lover.
Facundo E. Menossi
Facundo arrived in the Lençóis Maranhenses on a trip with friends in 2013 and never left. He was enchanted by the infinitely pure nature of this place, healthy lifestyle, and open-minded friendships, and decided to stay for a while. After almost a year of contemplation and exploration, his walk in the Atins region, motivated also by the work of some friends, led him to start guiding small groups on walks. He created the name "Sempre Atins" on social media to promote his work. Already decided to settle in Atins, he acquired the first horses and rented others for riding. It was a difficult path, but perseverance, passion for animals and nature helped to make the project a reality. Year after year, exhaustively exploring the dunes and lagoons of the desert, understanding the changes in geography and the exuberant and distinctive natural forms of the Lençóis Maranhenses, he draws the best routes to visit this special place at any time of the year.
Alessandro
Alessandro is the youngest on the team, he is Oziel's brother, and he has also been in contact with horses since he was born, he takes care of the horses and helps with riding, calm and always focused on work.
Roberta Fernandes Martins
Roberta has a degree in Pedagogy from the State University of Pará and has been working in special education for over 10 years. In 2019, during a trip, she went to Atins and met Facundo, they fell in love and decided to have a daughter, Lua de Sofia. But she also fell in love with the horses and the experiences that the relationship with the horses offers in the field of therapy and treatment of different pathologies. Roberta began to study, has already completed the first levels of Equine Therapy, and is also studying Physical Therapy. She is the complement that makes our work more responsible and human, you can request to accompany her as a therapist on your ride.
Antonio Carlos
MIL HORAS
Mil Horas is the most experienced guide of Sempre Atins. He was born in the Vargem D'agua community at the southern edge of the dune field and now lives in Canto do Atins. He knows every nook and cranny of the Lençóis Maranhenses. He also works on the cultural itinerary, interacting with different members of the communities, planning the routes, and organizing the logistics of the horseback rides. He guides and accompanies, presents the places and the stories, making him a part of all this legacy.