Your Office in Brazil
Who we are
One of the main goals of Walpax is to be Your office in Brazil. With this in mind, we strive to deliver exceptional quality services, at the level that you are used to offer your clients.
Based in Rio de Janeiro, Walpax is a fully accredited DMC, in
operation for more than 40 years, with expertise in developing
tailor-made luxury programs for FITs, Incentives, Meetings, Tour
Series and Special Interest Groups to Brazil.
The local knowledge of our dedicated staff combined with the network of
the partners we have developed over the years enables us to guarantee efficience
and high quality service at competitive prices.
In 2010, we have merged with Grupo Águia, one of the largest travel organizations in Brazil covering the entire spectrum of the tourism business.
Our Network
How We Work
Client´s idea
To create the experience of a lifetime, our clients tell us about the purpose of the trip and the interests of the group in their own language.
our planning
With the client input, we make recommendations and start planning the best trip that Brazil can offer.
great experiences!
We deliver a worry-free experience so that our client can get the maximum return on the trip.
Why Choose Walpax Brazil
Our Team
Francisco Havas
President
He loves swimming in the Ocean and to travel to beautiful and
interesting places, interacting with different people and cultures.
He is the President of Walpax and finds it very exciting to lead such a
professional team to render the best available DMC services in Brazil to
clients around the World! Showcasing our fantastic country and providing
unique personal experiences to our visitors is what makes this veteran
in travel & tourism tick.
Rachel Havas
Director
Rachel lives life intensively; the beach is her source of energy to
enjoy the nightlife and outdoor sports. Yoga brings her the balance
and calm to see best of each situation.
Travel is more than a passion, is a need. It is the way to enrich the soul,
understand cultures and differences, enjoy moments and make friends. To
have the chance to deliver this experience to thousands of people every
year is what takes her out of bed each morning. Understanding each client's
need and letting out creativity to design the perfect Brazilian Experience
for each one is her goal.
With more than 16 years of experience in tourism, Candida visited
more than 70 cities in Brazil - from North to South - always looking
for new trends in our amazing country, whether in culture,
hospitality or gastronomy.
She is Sommelier and loves to get the best harmonization for our clients.
Her day to day life reflects her commitment to quality and creativity.
During the weekends, Candida spends her time with another passion: her
cats, All rescued from the streets.
Candida Aquistapace
Account Manager
Loves the beach, nature and to spend time with her friends. A ride on a bike is also a great way to enjoy the weekend. What motivates Juliana is working with cruise ships and new projects.
Juliana Omena
Congresses, Meetings and Cruise Ships Department
She loves to listen to music, to read, to go to the beach and to
enjoy the amazing nature that Brazil has to offer. Vera works hard
to make the events and travel experiences of her clients something
they will remember forever.
She also likes to meet new
people. The adrenaline and positive energy flow through her work
process and the best of all is the satisfaction after a job well
done.
Vera Dias
Operations Manager
Tereza is truly a "carioca": she goes to the beach as often as she
can. Every opportunity is a good reason to travel, but, she likes
the simple pleasures, too, like going to the movies and watching
documentaries.
What motivates Tereza is the eternal
learning, in life and at work, she is always pursuing new
challenges.
Tereza Heleney
Groups and Incentives
Tradition and new things are two trends in her programs, the fun of
presenting something new is like adding zest to gourmet dishes or
putting together Brazil’s many flavors.
Ana Carolina has
a curious mind and a rich repertoire of ideas.
Ana Carolina
Account Manager
Karine loves to practice scuba diving, traveling and staying close
to her friends and family.
What motivates her is the
constant seek for knowledge and innovation. She looks forward to
always bringing new, unexpected experiences to her clients.
Karine Annechino
Operations Department
Jeanleo loves dancing, listening to music and learning new things.
When traveling, trying the local cuisine of the places he visits is
on top of his list.
He is a nature lover, whenever he can he goes to the beach or the mountain
to get lost in the sound of nature.
He is proud of being part of Walpax’s incredible team. Offering the best
and most creative experiences for his clients is his biggest motivation.
Jeanleo Figueira
Sales Assistant
"Will" as most people call him, is a designer, who loves visual
art.In his free time, he is always looking to create something
new:short videos, portraits, illustration.
He enjoys travelling abroad when he has the chance. His motivation
is to deliver the best visual product possible, always running
against time to deliver high quality presentations. Looking for the
best way to translate Brazil through stunning images.
William Mayer
Design & Marketing