Brazil Tour Guides

[Checkldn]

 any help is appreciated… I’ve decided to take the plunge and visit Brazil early next year. That said I’d like to hire guides that can show me a good time (safely). 
does anyone have any contacts for Rio, Salvador, or Sao Paolo? 
Ideally I’m looking for a guy that can double up as a buddy: show me the city and beaches, nightlife etc. 

[floridarob]

I used to, @TotallyOz you still in touch with Danilo?

[TotallyOz]

5 hours ago, floridarob said:

I used to, @TotallyOz you still in touch with Danilo?

Yes, but moved on from this to my knowledge. He was and is amazing. The sweetest guy you can know and truly fun. One of my last trips to Brazil I was in the Renaissance and sitting in lobby and he walks in with a group and was their translator. Such a kind man! 

[Primeone385]

I am not sure if you mean a garato or a tour guide. But I do know of someone who knows Brazil in and out. All the historical areas and touristie spots. He was referred to me by thee one and only @BlkSuperman told me about Manu Perclat. He is based in Rio but knows about the other areas you are looking at @Checkldn. He showed me all the beautiful areas that all tourist who have never been to Brazil in Rio need to see. Thank God @BlkSuperman took pity on me my 1st time in Rio and gave me Manu's number. Cause he helped with etiquette in the clubs translation and showing me the clubs that were in operations and the fun beaches. He also was able to provide help in finding the best spots for Airbnb's on my last trip. Got a driver to pick me up at the airport to take me to my airbnb. I paid him for his help because it was truly needed. I was thinking of going to Salvador Bahia for a while. Manu knowing how the little head out thinks ( sometimes by several moves) over the big head explained that as I am still not familiar enough with the language. He still gave me options on where to stay and some other things. So I said all that to say. Manu can be a great asset. He is a tour guide for a living. He also works for the embassy in Rio as a translator and tour guide for dignitaries and there families.