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Explore Like a Local. Where the Road Ends, Adventure Begins.

Insider knowledge for Brazil's epic coast. 550km of discoveries. Works offline.

Without Local Knowledge, You're on Your Own

550km of Discoveries in Northeast Brazil.
And a Few Challenges Along the Way.

Three states, three unique ecosystems, limited infrastructure. These are the real challenges travelers face without insider support:

Signal Goes Dark

Verified by travelers

"Cell signal disappears with light rain."

— Melhores Destinos

Complex Logistics

Verified by travelers

"One missed connection can cost you a full day."

— TripAdvisor Reviews

Language Barrier

Verified by travelers

"9 in 10 locals don't speak English."

— Travel Bloggers

Scattered Info

Verified by travelers

"Information in English is extremely scarce."

— Lazy Travelers Blog

Real Stories

The Journey Is Worth It

Every challenge has a reward. Here's what travelers say about both.

The Challenges
Challenge

About 9 out of 10 people you encounter don't speak English.

Language Postcard from Taylor
Challenge

The only problem we had was the lack of information available for planning.

Planning Destinationless Travel
Challenge

The chance of being forgotten by the agency is quite great—no one sends a message to confirm.

Reliability TripAdvisor
The Rewards
Reward

One of the most amazing natural wonders I have ever seen.

Beauty TripAdvisor
Reward

Jericoacoara is hands down one of the most unique and special places I have ever visited.

Experience Alex in Wanderland
Reward

People come back from the park crying. Many feel a lot of energy here.

Emotion Vogue (Atins)

All these challenges have one thing in common:

They disappear with LOCAL KNOWLEDGE.

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Your insider guide to the Rota das Emoções

Your Digital Concierge

Everything You Need.
Even Without Internet.

Your phone stays smart—even where the road ends and adventure begins.

Downloadable Offline Maps

Download regional maps over WiFi. Then navigate with GPS — no internet needed.

Download at hotel GPS offline ~50MB per region

Trusted Local Contacts

Drivers, guides, and services we've personally verified. Contact them directly via WhatsApp.

Locally verified Fair prices 1-tap contact

Insider Knowledge

Places curated from locals, travelers, and deep internet research. Not generic listicles.

Hidden gems Best times Local favorites

Plan & Live Modes

Plan at home, switch to Live on location. Auto-detects where you are.

Countdown Auto-detect Smart tips
Partner Exclusive

Partner Pousada Perks

Staying at a partner pousada? Scan QR at check-in for curated content and digital front desk.

Curated content Partner tips Digital concierge
#1 Feature: Logistics Engine

Complex Logistics?
Solved.

Getting from Jeri to Atins involves a 4x4, a river crossing, a fast boat, and another 4x4. Our algorithms stitch it all together.

  • We connect all the dots

    4x4, boat, bus—we find the best combination for you

  • Real schedules, real times

    Verified with local partners and updated each season

  • Trusted contacts for every leg

    Direct WhatsApp to the driver, no middlemen

Sample Route 8h total

Jericoacoara

Departure 09:00

4x4 Transfer Jeri → Parnaíba 3h • Driver: Carlos

Delta Hub

Connection 12:30 • Lunch break

Fast Boat Delta → Barreirinhas 2h • Scenic route

Lençóis Maranhenses

Arrival 17:00 ✓

550km of Discoveries

Three Worlds.
One Journey.

Experience three distinct ecosystems, each with its own rhythm.

Maranhão
The Immersion

Lençóis

Infinite white dunes and crystal lagoons

Piauí
The Wild

Delta

Mangrove labyrinths and scarlet ibis flights

Ceará
The Energy

Jeri / Preá

Constant trade winds and barefoot luxury

Local Curation Verified by Those Who Live the Region

100+

Curated Places

30+

Local Contacts

3

Ecosystems

550km

Mapped

Traveler Stories

What Travelers Say

*Representative stories based on common traveler experiences

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"We were in the middle of the dunes with no signal. The offline maps guided us to a lagoon that wasn't on Google Maps."

Lençóis Maranhenses

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"The app connected us directly to a driver via WhatsApp. Fair price, showed up on time, knew all the shortcuts."

Jeri to Delta transfer

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"The 'insider spots' took us to places only locals know. Best discoveries of the trip."

Atins, Maranhão

See It In Action

Your Pocket Guide.
Always Ready.

Clean interface designed for use on the go. Everything you need, nothing you don't.

GPS Without Signal

Navigate to any place, even without internet.

Direct WhatsApp

Pre-filled messages to contact any local partner.

Lightweight Maps

~50MB per region. Download at hotel, explore offline.

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DISCOVERY Atins
Region
Category
Eat Beach Experience Activity
Dont miss
Lagoon Route
Hidden water trail
Partner pick
Direct WhatsApp
Explore
Map
Discover
Routes
Place Discovery
Partner Network

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Guests at our partner pousadas get curated content and digital concierge included with their stay.

ATINS BEACH HOUSE Atins
BEACH CHALÉS Atins
RANCHO DO BUNA Atins
Our Story

Born from
Real Necessity

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Created by those who truly know the region.

The Rota das Emoções looks simple on the map — 550km of beaches. In practice, it's three states, dozens of crossings, and hundreds of details that can turn a dream trip into a series of setbacks.

Rota Insider was born from the need to help travelers who face many barriers in Northeast Brazil — barriers that seem simple but cause major disruptions. Our goal is to deliver quality information that helps travelers avoid route problems, wrong tides, bad roads, and gives them access to the best-rated spots and trusted local service providers.

Local knowledge in your pocket. The right contacts. Verified routes. Information that makes the difference.

Explore like someone who's been there.

Start your journey
Common Questions

Frequently Asked

How does the offline feature work?

Download your destination's data pack while you have WiFi (at your hotel, airport, etc). This includes full vector maps, all place information, contact numbers, and route data. Once downloaded, everything works without any internet connection. Your GPS still works offline too!

Is the app free?

The app is free to download. We're currently in beta and focused on building the best experience. Premium tools may be added in the future based on user feedback.

How do I book transfers through the app?

We don't process bookings ourselves — we connect you directly with verified local partners via WhatsApp. This way you get the best prices (no middleman fees) and can communicate directly with your driver. The app shows you available routes, prices, and opens a pre-filled WhatsApp message to the partner.

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