Yes, you can rent a friend in Colombia. Roavi lists Colombians who show visitors their city for an hourly rate they set. You message them in the app, agree a plan, meet in public and pay them directly. It is company and local knowledge, platonic. Not a dating app, not a tour.
Colombia is where this idea makes the most sense. It is the country whose entire reputation problem is solved by knowing one person who lives there.
Where in Colombia it works#
| City | What a Local Friend is for there |
|---|---|
| Cali | Salsa with someone who can dance, the river at Pance, San Antonio at sunset. The most Local Friends in Colombia right now. |
| Medellín | The barrios beyond Comuna 13's tour route, Envigado, a fútbol night, a finca Sunday. |
| Bogotá | The ciclovía, La Candelaria without the hustle, Chapinero's restaurants, the altitude handled. |
| Barranquilla | Carnival in February and the Caribbean city that tourism forgot. |
| Cartagena | The most-searched city and the thinnest supply. Ask on Community and check the directory. |
Browse by city: Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, or all Local Friends.
How it works#
- Browse Local Friend profiles: interests, languages, hourly rate, free times.
- Message inside the app. Say what you want to do and when.
- Agree the plan, the hours and the rate, plus who pays for food, taxis and tickets.
- Meet in public and pay the person directly.
Roavi takes no commission and does not handle payment. Browsing and messaging are free. What a Local Friend is.
What it costs#
Each Local Friend sets their rate. Worldwide most charge $15 to $50 an hour, and in Colombia the lower half is common. A four-hour afternoon in Medellín is typically less than a single organised tour. What moves the price.
Is it safe?#
Colombia's safety advice, written out, is mostly "know where you are and don't flash things". A Local Friend is that knowledge with a face. Follow the normal rules: profile, messages first, public first meeting, someone knows your plan. Is Medellín safe? and is Cartagena safe? cover the cities.
Rent a friend vs. a tour in Colombia#
Tours in Colombia are good and plentiful: Comuna 13, coffee fincas, Guatapé. They answer "what should I see". A Local Friend answers "what is it like to live here", and goes with you to the place you chose. Roavi vs. tour guiding.
For Colombians: getting paid#
Free profile, real photos, a bio in English and Spanish, a rate, your free hours. Roavi takes nothing. Cómo ganar dinero como Local Friend en Colombia.
Plan the trip#
Things to do in Medellín, Medellín in 3 days, Cartagena vs. Medellín. Or post your dates on Roavi Community.
Going to Colombia? Spend an afternoon with someone who lives there.
Browse Local FriendsFrequently Asked Questions
Is there a rent a friend app in Colombia?
Yes. Roavi lists Colombian Local Friends in Cali, Medellín, Bogotá, Barranquilla and other cities. You browse profiles, message one, agree a plan and an hourly rate, and meet in a public place. It is platonic company, not dating and not a packaged tour.How much does it cost to rent a friend in Medellín or Bogotá?
Each Local Friend sets their own rate. Worldwide most Roavi Local Friends charge $15 to $50 an hour; in Colombia the lower half is common. Food, drinks, taxis and tickets are agreed beforehand. Roavi takes no commission and does not process the payment.Is renting a friend in Colombia safe?
Meet the way you would meet anyone from the internet: read the profile, message first, first meeting in public in daylight, tell someone your plan. A Local Friend who lives in Medellín knows which neighbourhoods, which taxi app and which prices, which is most of what safety in Colombia is about.Which Colombian city has the most Local Friends?
As of October 2026, Cali, then Medellín, then Bogotá and Barranquilla. Cartagena is the city visitors search most and has the fewest, so Cartagena questions are best asked on Roavi Community.What do visitors do with a Colombian Local Friend?
A salsa night in Cali with someone who can dance, the Comuna 13 and the barrios of Medellín the tours skip, a Bogotá Sunday on the ciclovía, a fútbol night, a menú del día, Spanish practice, and a second opinion on every plan.