Born from love for the paths Brazil keeps hidden
RotaVee began in 2022 when Larissa, a tourism guide in Paraty, realized the most incredible places in Brazil were only found by people who already knew someone local. We set out to change that.
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Trips that stay in memory do not happen by accident
They happen when you are with someone who loves what they do. Who knows the cook at the roadside stand. Who knew the trail before it showed up in any app.
Mass tourism turns places into commodities: predictable packages, cookie-cutter hotels, itineraries that could be anywhere. We do the opposite.
Every RotaVee route is designed by a guide who lives at the destination — or spent years knowing it deeply. We do not hire partners; we build relationships.
— Larissa Matos, RotaVee co-founder
Our values
Authenticity first
We prioritize guides born or living at the destination. They know the shortcuts, flavors and stories agency itineraries never tell.
Responsible curation
Every partner is visited in person before joining the platform. Reviews are verified and any issue is investigated.
Tourism that respects
We encourage routes that share income with local communities, protect ecosystems and respect destination culture.
Experience, not product
A trip is not a package. It is a story. Every RotaVee route is designed so you return transformed, not just rested.
How RotaVee works
You discover
Search by destination, duration or travel style and find routes that fit you.
Curation validates
Every listed route went through an on-site visit, guide interview and review analysis.
The guide leads
You set out with a local guide who knows every rock, flavor and story on the path.
You review
Your real review feeds the platform and helps other travelers find the best.
The team behind RotaVee
We are travelers first. The company came after an obsession with discovering Brazil from the inside.
Larissa Matos
Co-founder & CEO
A former tourism guide who became an entrepreneur when she saw Brazil had treasures no agency was showing.
Rafael Pinheiro
Co-founder & CTO
Software engineer and trail lover. Built the platform so every traveler could find their own path.
Camila Souza
Head of Curation
Traveled across 23 Brazilian states interviewing local guides. She makes sure every RotaVee partner is truly special.
Felipe Oliveira
Head of Community
Nature photographer and serial traveler. Leads partner relations and builds the community of authentic travelers.