Nura Sarmiento


Founder & CEO of Skapa Ehf

Nura Sarmiento, founder of Skapa Ehf (2020), is a Tourism and Culture Administrator with a solid academic and professional background. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism and Culture and a Master's degree in Heritage Studies, both obtained from the University of Valparaíso, Chile, and officially validated by the University of Iceland (HÍ).

Continuous preparation


Landneminn Program Instructor

A resident of Iceland since 2018, Nura has continued to strengthen her training and commitment to multiculturalism. She obtained the Landneminn Program Instructor Diploma, a government initiative aimed at supporting immigrants in their integration process in the country.

In-depth knowledge in the tourism sector


Professional Tour Guide in Iceland

She earned her Professional Tourist Guide certification from Ferðamálaskóli Íslands, expanding her expertise in the Icelandic tourism sector. With a unique combination of academic knowledge, international experience, and dedication to cultural heritage, Nura leads Skapa Ehf with an inclusive, creative, and professional vision.

Participation in the Icelandic Multicultural Environment


Storyteller in the Library Network and Reader at Literary Events

Between 2019 and 2023, Nura actively participated in the Spanish-language storytelling sessions of the Reykjavík Library Network. She has also been involved in various literary events organized by the Skriðuklaustur Institute (Meningarsetur og Sögustaður), where she has contributed to the promotion and celebration of literature and cultural heritage.