About us

Marcello Göring Silva, known as Marcello Yndio

Marcello Göring Silva

My family and clansmen have raised me according to the Indian tradition of the Kadiwèu. Passing on knowledge and skills is valued very highly in our culture. I learned a lot about our history, the flora and fauna, the medical use of medicinal plants, the production of every-day items, jewellery and pottery goods, as well as the gathering and preparation of foods. In our society it is a matter of course to respect nature.

Since my training as a guide in the Pantanal 15 years ago I have been sharing my knowledge and my love of the Pantanal with my guests. I have started to actively campaign for environmental causes. I have, for instance, worked with the WWF, was invited by the town of Miranda to represent the Pantanal at environmental congresses and took part in diferents projects to protect the nature.

For documentaries on the Pantanal I have accompanied teams from Fuji TV (Japan), Globo TV (Brazil), National Geographic, and I guided Alex Robinson (Footprint), Andrew Draffen (Lonely Planet) Chris and Colin (from the Natural History Museum, United Kingdom, and HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd.)

I speak Portuguese, English, Spanish, Hebrew and a little bit of Japanese.

Mirjam Göring Silva

I grew up around Lake Thun (see image) which is at the foot of the Alps in Switzerland. Even at the age of 4 I was enthusiastic about the flora and fauna (crocodiles, among others).

I am a qualified nurse and medical masseur. When I was 20 years old I started backpacking around the world whenever possible, which lead me to Asia, New Zealand, Australia, Central and South America. When I met my husband in Brazil I was faced with a new challenge: Life in a different but wonderful culture. It is very important to me to mediate between various cultures, so that we can all learn from each other and laugh together.

I speak Swiss German, German, French, English, a little bit of Spanish and every day a bit more Portuguese.

Blick vom Niederhorn auf den Thunersee und Thun
View from the Niederhorn to Lake Thun and Thun