Coming soon to São Luís
Live São Luís with someone who is from there, safely.
Locals with verified identity and background, booking, messages and calls in the app, and meetings in public places.
Illustrative screens
- Historic Centre
- Reggae
- Bumba-meu-boi
- Lençóis Maranhenses
- Cuxá
- Historic Centre
- Reggae
- Bumba-meu-boi
- Lençóis Maranhenses
- Cuxá
See the app in 60 seconds
Verified locals, booking, messages and calls in the app, and the safety of every meeting.
The video has no sound: the captions are in the picture.
The video has no sound: the captions are in the picture.
Illustrative screens
Genuinely verified locals
Before appearing on GuiAmigo, every guide, interpreter and translator goes through a check done by our team.
Identity
An official photo ID, checked by the team and kept in private storage, never shown to travellers.
Background
Criminal background certificates are submitted and verified before the profile goes live.
Photo
A photo of the face, compared with the document, so you know who you are meeting.
“ID verified” badge
The badge only appears on a profile once every step is complete. No badge, no verification.
Everything inside the app
Book, chat and call without leaving GuiAmigo, and without swapping phone numbers.
Book
Choose the service, the date and a public meeting place. The professional replies in the app.
Chat
Messages with the professional inside the app. Phone numbers and social handles do not show up in the chat.
Call
Audio and video calls in the app, again without swapping numbers.
Illustrative screens
Safety at every meeting
We do not promise the impossible: we give real tools, before, during and after the trip.
Public places
The meeting point is always chosen from a list of public, busy places.
190
Emergency shortcut
Police one tap away, from any screen of the app. Free call, even with no credit.
192 (ambulance) and 193 (fire brigade) too.
Meeting code
A code you confirm with the professional when you meet, so you know it is the right person.
Share the trip
Send the route to anyone you like, with a link.
“Are you OK?” check-in
The app asks how you are during the trip and alerts the team if needed.
In your language
Find someone who speaks your language, including sign language.
App in 12 languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Guides in 50 languages
Filter the search by the language you need and see only those who speak it.
Libras and sign languages
Professionals who use Libras and other sign languages also show up in the search.
- Português
- English
- Español
- Français
- Deutsch
- Italiano
- Nederlands
- Polski
- Русский
- 中文
- 日本語
- 한국어
- Libras
- ASL
- BSL
- LSF
- LSE
- International Sign
Group experiences
Small groups with verified locals, in partner venues open to the public.
- Music and nightlife
Reggae night
A small group, a partner venue and a local guide to introduce São Luís’s reggae scene.
- Culture
Bumba-meu-boi
Discover the festival with someone who grew up in it, in a place open to the public.
- Food
Flavours of Maranhão
Cuxá, cuxá rice and shrimp pie, at the table, with someone who can tell the story of each dish.
Types of experience we plan to offer. Partner venues will be announced at launch.
More themes: Historic Centre, Lençóis Maranhenses and much more.
Trust on both sides
Clear rules, the same for everyone, so you know what to expect.
Reviews from real meetings
Only people who had a confirmed meeting can leave a review. No bought reviews.
Visible reliability
The rate of meetings that took place and the reply time appear on the professional’s profile.
Clear cancellation
Cancelling is free up to 24 hours before the start. After that, the cancellation is recorded.
For guides and partners
People from here deserve to be found. Join the waitlist and help build GuiAmigo.
New customers
Travellers looking for exactly your language and your neighbourhood.
Verified profiles
The “ID verified” badge shows you passed the team’s check.
Rules that protect you
Identified customers, a reporting channel and cancellation rules that are the same for everyone.
Next cities
We start in São Luís. Tell us where you want to see GuiAmigo.
- São LuísComing soon
- BarreirinhasLater
- FortalezaLater
- SalvadorLater
Frequently asked questions
When does GuiAmigo launch?
Soon, starting with São Luís (Maranhão). The app is not in the stores yet. Leave your email and we will tell you when it opens.
How are guides verified?
Each professional sends an ID document, a photo and background certificates, which our team checks. The “ID verified” badge only appears after that check.
Is it safe?
There is no zero risk and we do not claim it. We give real tools: meetings in public places, a meeting code, trip sharing, an “Are you OK?” check-in and a shortcut to 190, 192 and 193.
How much does it cost?
Each professional sets their own prices and you see them before confirming. Payment details and GuiAmigo’s commission are still being defined.
Do I need to speak Portuguese?
No. The app comes in 12 languages and there are guides who speak 50 languages, including Libras and other sign languages. You filter by language when searching.
What happens to my data?
We use your email only to tell you about the launch. You can ask for deletion at any time. See the privacy page.
Keep me posted
Leave your email and we will tell you when GuiAmigo opens. No spam.