Cornelia Besmer

Born and raised in Switzerland, Cornelia never thought that her destiny would be the Galápagos Islands. After finishing Tourism Management school in 2008 in her home country, Cornelia did some volunteer work in the Galápagos Islands and fell in love with the beautiful nature and with a local "galapagueño". She decided to stay and worked many years for the local Chamber of Tourism which supports the different Tourism Operators in Santa Cruz. Cornelia worked as a consultant, promoting sustainable practices for the local businesses. Education is a very important aspect of keeping this beautiful place as pristine as it is.

 

After taking time out to start a family, Cornelia was certified by the National Park as a Naturalist Guide in 2017. She loves her work; every single animal and plant has a role in our ecosystem and it’s so important to keep it all in place. Her love for nature and enthusiasm is what she wants to share with our guests.

 

"I'm so blessed to be able to live in one of the most beautiful places in the world and to contribute my part to keep it as pristine as possible."