Share your city. Meet travelers from around the world.
Millions of travelers land in the Dominican Republic every year for the beaches — and never meet a real local. Create your free Roavi profile and let travelers headed to Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, or Santiago discover you.
Your city, your way
A Local Friend isn't a resort excursion or a licensed guide — you're a real person sharing the Dominican Republic beyond the all-inclusive gates. Maybe that's a colmado in your neighborhood, a Malecón sunset spot, or the merengue club locals actually go to. Travelers reach out because they want that, not a brochure.
How it works
Create your free profile
Tell us about your city, your languages, and what you love showing people. Takes a few minutes.
Get discovered
Your profile appears where travelers researching the Dominican Republic are already looking — no ads to buy, no listings to manage.
Connect with travelers
Interested travelers message you directly. You decide who to meet, when, and how.
A trust badge, not a requirement
You can create and share your free profile right away — verification is optional. Adding it puts a trust badge on your profile so travelers feel confident reaching out, since they're trusting a stranger in a new country. It's about building trust faster, not a condition for joining.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a job with Roavi?
No. Roavi doesn't employ Local Friends or assign work — we're a platform that connects you with travelers. What you arrange with them, and on what terms, is between you and them.
Do I need experience or a license to join?
No formal experience is required. If you know your city and enjoy meeting new people, that's the foundation. Be honest about what you offer and reliable when you say you'll show up.
Is it free to create a profile?
Yes — creating and sharing your Local Friend profile is completely free. There's no cost to join or to be discovered by travelers.
How does verification work?
Verification is a quick identity check that adds a trust badge to your profile. It's optional, and it exists to help travelers feel more comfortable reaching out — not to unlock basic access, which is already free.
What if I don't get messages right away?
It varies — how quickly travelers reach out depends on your city, your profile, and timing. A complete profile with photos and clear details about what you offer tends to get noticed faster.
How do travelers in the Dominican Republic find me?
Your profile shows up on Roavi's Dominican Republic pages, where travelers already come to research Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, and Santiago — so you're visible right where they're already looking.
Ready to share Dominican Republic?
Create your free profileRoavi is a platform that connects locals and travelers — it's not an employer, and it doesn't guarantee income or messages.