When I found out that I was traveling to Brazil for work, I was just looking up information in general about Sao Paulo, Hotels, food, etc on Trip Advisor and saw "Rent a Local Friend" had very positive ratings so I clicked on it, read the reviews and viewed the website thought it was pretty cool and continued on. I... More

A big thank you to Ana Carolina (carol) for showing us your city on Saturday 28th April 2012. We were only in the city for 48 hours and met with Carol on Saturday morning. She was delightful with a big smile and relaxed manner. We walked, tubed and taxied around the city visiting the food markets with its wonderful mix... More

Finding myself with a weekend in Sao Paulo and no plans, I took a chance on this service and was extremely pleased with the result. Mariana proved to be a knowledgable, engaging and fun guide who expertly accommodated my goal of experiencing the cultural, historical and sports aspects to the city. Sao Paulo can be intimidating for travelers but Mariana... More

I spent the day with Mariana following a recommendation from Nath who was out of town on the weekend I visited. Over 8 hours from 11am we spend the day seeing all aspects of Sao Paulo and I really liked being able to tailor the tour to my preferences. Mariana is an excellent guide and I had a very enjoyable... More

I hired Nath for a half day tour and she was very accommodating when a few of my colleagues wanted to join at the last minute. We all had a wonderful time and saw much more than we ever could have on our own. There is so much more to see in Sao Paulo than you expect when you hear... More

I wanted to see Sao Paulo and the best sites in Sao Paulo, but had heard others express concerns about safety and security. So I hired Nathalia at "Rent a Local Friend" in Sao Paulo for 1/2 day to show me some key sites and keep me from making any wrong turns. As it turned out, this was the right... More

I just wanted to write a quick note saying how wonderful my time was in Sao Paulo. I booked Nath through "rent a local friend." This turned out to be one of the best traveling days I've ever had. Nath is extremely knowledgeable, friendly & made me feel instantly at ease in a new city. I could have traveled by... More

Nath is absolutely fantastic. She was my companion for the day, patiently listening to all my natter about family and so on, whilst we walked around visiting lovely parks, a museum, local market, good lunch cafe and interesting little shops in an artistic neighbourhood. It is very different to a regular guided tour as this is tailored to your interests... More

Sao Paulo is so immense, one would certainly get lost (not to mention totally confused) without a guide. Nath kept fastidious notes on my "wish list" and planned our route carefully considering time, distance and energy. With only one full day available, we were able to ENJOY boutiques, ateliers, gastronomic specialities, artistic areas, by foot in a leisurely pace talking... More