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Did You Know? Colombia is the #1 most biodiverse country in birdlife • Bogotá's street art is world-famous • Home to the world's tallest palm trees • Walk like a local with Buenas! •
Did You Know? Colombia is the #1 most biodiverse country in birdlife • Bogotá's street art is world-famous • Home to the world's tallest palm trees • Walk like a local with Buenas! •
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Buenas Colombia
Master any neighborhood in 2 hours
A practical private orientation for first-time visitors. Connect with local students and young professionals who help you feel safe, oriented, and ready to explore.
Key Benefits
Skip the stress and tourist traps
Get real answers about safety, transport, SIM cards, and local prices
Walk at your own pace with a friendly local
Pricing
Our Story
The Meaning of “Buenas”
In Colombia, you don’t just say a cold “hola”.
When you walk into a neighborhood bakery, step onto a bus, or greet someone on the street, you say “¡Buenas!”
It is a warm, everyday greeting that opens doors and makes people feel welcome.
To us, Buenas is more than a name — it is the moment a traveler stops feeling lost and starts feeling at home. Your orientation begins right here.
Why Buenas?
Built Around You, Not a Group
A better way to arrive, explore, and feel at home in the city. Buenas is different.
Traditional Tour Operators
1,Large, slow groups of 20+ tourists trailing behind.
Profits go directly to large corporate tour agencies.
Memorized history scripts, tourist traps, and megaphones.
Buenas Colombia
Private 1-on-1 or your own personal small group of just your friends/family
We solve real-world stress fast. Your Local Amigo walks with you to give practical answers:
- Where to get the best money exchange rate or a secure SIM card setup
- The safest zones (and places to avoid)
- Secure ride-share recommendations
- How to spot and dodge local scams
Every booking gives back. Generous host payouts and milestone goals fund university tuition and career tools for local students and young professionals.
How It Works
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Choose Your City & Local Amigo
real local students and young professionals. Read their short profiles and pick the one that feels right.
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Customize Your Walk
Select the practical points that matter most to you — safety tips, SIM card setup, money exchange, local food spots, or just getting your bearings.
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Confirm & Go
Once your Amigo Local confirms, you’re set. Show up at the public meeting point and start your 2-hour orientation with confidence.
Safety & Trust
Safety & Trust
Your Safety Comes First
Every Amigo Local submits a clean criminal background check before joining Walks start in public, well-known meeting points
Both you and the Amigo Local can cancel or leave at any time if you feel uncomfortable Clear 24-hour cancellation policy
Language Support
Language isn’t a barrier, it’s where the fun begins.
Worried about the language gap? Don’t be! You’re not booking a classroom lecture or a historical tour, you’re meeting a friendly local who knows their neighborhood inside out and is dedicated to your safety, setup, and peace of mind.
Here is why travelers end up loving these walks the most:
What if my Local Amigo doesn't speak my language fluently?
Seamless Tech Tools: Our Amigos come prepared with real-time translation tools. You speak into the app, it speaks back in Spanish, and vice versa—making real-time orientation effortless, fast, and surprisingly fun!
Action Over Speeches: You don’t need perfect English to show someone where to get a secure SIM card, how to point out safe ride-share pickup spots, or which streets to avoid. Our orientation is visual, hands-on, and practical.
Learn Like a Local: Your Amigo will teach you 3 or 4 essential local slang phrases (and hand gestures!) on day one so you can navigate restaurants, buses, and shops like a seasoned traveler for the rest of your trip.
Prefer a Fluent Speaker? No problem! When browsing our Local Amigos, you can easily view each host’s spoken languages on their profile card and select someone who matches your language preference.
The Authentic Connection: Traveling isn't about staying in a bubble—it's about real human connection. Communication through smiles, shared coffee, local music, and quick translation tools creates an authentic memory you'll rave about.
Our Local Amigos
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Monet Goode
FOUNDER
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Emmett Marsh
DESIGN DIRECTOR
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Eleanor Parks
SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
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Jamie Kokot
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
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Karl Holland
SALES MANAGER
Canadian
Trust & Impact
Built with Canadian trust • powered by Colombian warmth
THE CANADIAN TRUST FACTOR
Canadian Governance. Authentic Local Experiences.
Buenas Colombia is a fully registered Canadian corporation. That means your booking, payments, and personal data are protected under strict Canadian business, privacy, and consumer rights laws.
Why travelers book with complete confidence:
Secure International Payments: Your funds are processed through top-tier Canadian financial infrastructure—no risky cash handoffs, unencrypted transfers, or hidden fees.
Vetted Local Connections: Every Local Amigo submits a clean criminal background check
Zero-Hassle Guarantees: Clear refund policies and 24/7 Canadian-standard customer support if your plans ever change.
Registered in Canada
"The warmth of Colombian hospitality, backed by the security and standard of Canadian business."
THE BUENAS 10% IMPACT PLEDGE
Investing in Their Neighbourhoods
We believe in creating a positive, lasting footprint in every community that welcomes us. When you choose the optional 10% Social Contribution at checkout, Buenas Colombia matches it dollar-for-dollar from our own profits.
How Your Impact Works in Real Time:
Milestone-Driven Giving: Every time our community hits a $1,000 CAD milestone, 100% of those combined funds are deployed directly into verified local initiatives.
Diverse Community Coverage: To maximize our reach, donations rotate across grassroots causes—including local schools, non-profit youth programs, community churches, animal rescue centers, and human shelters.
100% Radical Transparency: We publish full proof of every donation directly on our website, including project photos, location updates, and financial receipts so you can trace your exact impact.
Wall of Donors: Opt-in during checkout to have your name permanently featured on our public Wall of Donors as a proud contributor to local community growth.
"Direct support, total transparency, and real transformation for the neighborhoods you visit.
Meet Luis
Imagine having the chance to step into a new country and instantly change someone’s life for that moment—while getting an unforgettable, authentic experience in return. Imagine if you, me, and a global community of travelers could, little by little, leave a lasting, positive footprint on every city we visit.
That vision is why I created Buenas.
My story began in El Salvador, where I was born, and moved to Canada at age nine. Growing up I learned English, French, and Spanish—and later earning my diploma in Business Management—moving across cultures and connecting with people became second nature to me. Meeting people from all walks of life isn’t just my passion; it is my life story.
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I built this platform to solve the exact anxiety every traveler faces: landing in a completely new city and feeling lost, overwhelmed, or cautious about safety.
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You don’t need a rigid historical script, an overcrowded bus, or a megaphone tour guide. You need a trusted local amigo. You need to know which streets to bypass, how to avoid tourist price traps, where to grab secure rides, and how to feel 100% confident exploring on your own terms.
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By combining the safety and legal governance of a registered Canadian business with the vibrant warmth of local youth, we give you total peace of mind—all while creating real micro-income opportunities for students and young professionals local to the area.
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Next time you step off the plane, let our family take care of yours.
Founder, Buenas
Opportunities
Opportunities
Work & Partner With Us
Join our Canadian-backed network and help us shape authentic travel. Whether you're a local student looking for flexible income, a passionate community advocate, or a business looking to collaborate, we’d love to connect.
Local Amigos:
For trusted, background-checked students & young professionals.
Ambassadors:
For creators, community leaders, and local advocates.
Business & Hotel Partners:
For local hospitality businesses and accommodation partners.
Lifestyle Partners
The Buenas Academy
We don’t just hire local guides; we invest in their futures. Every walk directly funds educational grants, tech upgrades, and university scholarships for local student hosts across Colombia.
See How Our Local Amigos Grow Links directly to buenas.ca/academy
Everything you need to know about exploring safely, connecting with local hosts, and making your trip effortless.
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It is a practical 2-hour neighborhood orientation, not a historical tour. Your Amigo Local helps you with safety tips, local transport, SIM cards, money exchange, food recommendations, and getting oriented.
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Every Amigo Local submits a clean criminal background check. Walks start in public meeting points, and both you and the Amigo Local can cancel if you feel uncomfortable.
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You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your walk.
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Yes — we support 1 to 4 travelers per walk.
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Tips are optional. 100% goes directly to your Amigo Local.
for more questions http://buenas.ca/Questions-Answers
destinations
Skip the tourist traps, avoid scams, and get practical local advice so you can explore Colombia confidently on your own.
Medellín
Tucked inside a lush, green Andean valley, Medellín — Colombia’s famous "City of Eternal Spring" — is one of South America's most exciting travel destinations. Known for its year-round perfect 72°F (22°C) weather, the city effortlessly blends rich culture, warm local hospitality (Paisa charm), and impressive urban innovation
Bogotá
Perched high in the Andes at 8,600 feet (2,625 meters), Bogotá is Colombia’s high-energy, vibrant capital — a city where rich colonial history meets sophisticated cosmopolitan life. With its cool mountain air, world-class culinary scene, and creative pulse, Bogotá offers a captivating look at the soul of modern Colombia.
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