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Welcome to Kin Conecta

Kin Conecta connects local guides with travelers seeking authentic experiences. This guide will help you get started as a guide on the platform.
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Create Your Guide Profile

Begin by setting up your professional guide profile. Your profile is your digital storefront and the first thing tourists see.

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Required Information

  • Full Name: Your professional name as it will appear to tourists
  • Profile Summary: A brief introduction (20+ characters)
  • Professional Story: Share your background and passion for guiding
  • Profile Photo: Upload a clear, professional photo
  • Cover Image: Choose an image that represents your guiding style
Your profile is stored locally and synced with the backend API. Make sure to complete all required fields before publishing.
2

Complete Your Professional Details

Add the information that helps tourists understand your expertise and style.

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Key Sections to Complete

Areas of Experience
// Example areas from dashboard-profile-edit.js
[
  "Historia y patrimonio urbano",
  "Gastronomía local y mercados tradicionales",
  "Arte contemporáneo y cultura popular"
]
Locations You Cover
  • List all neighborhoods and areas you guide in
  • Be specific (e.g., “Centro Histórico”, “Coyoacán”, “Roma-Condesa”)
  • Add up to 10 locations for better discoverability
Languages
  • List all languages you speak
  • Include proficiency level (e.g., “Inglés (C1)”, “Español (nativo)”)
Experience Level
  • Choose your experience category
  • Options: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Include years of experience
Guides with complete profiles receive 3x more booking requests than those with incomplete profiles.
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Set Your Tour Style and Preferences

Define how you work to attract the right tourists for your style.

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Tour Preferences

FieldDescriptionExample
Guiding StyleYour approach and personality”Estilo narrativo, cercano y dinámico”
Group SizeMaximum capacity”Hasta 10 personas (ideal: 6)“
Tour IntensityPhysical activity level”Moderada: caminatas de 5 a 7 km”
Transport OfferedAvailable transportation”Caminata guiada, transporte público”

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Certifications and Adaptations

Add Your Certifications
  • First aid training
  • Tourism guide licenses
  • Language certifications
  • Specialized training
Accessibility Adaptations
// From dashboard-profile-edit.js
[
  "Rutas alternativas para movilidad reducida",
  "Ritmo adaptable para familias con menores"
]
Be honest about physical requirements and accessibility. This helps set proper expectations and prevents disappointed tourists.
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Configure Your Availability

Set your hourly rate and availability status.

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Pricing

  • Set your hourly rate in USD or local currency
  • Consider your experience level and local market rates
  • Include what’s covered in your rate

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Availability Status

The system tracks your availability status:
  • Available Today - Ready to accept bookings
  • Booking in Advance - Require advance notice
  • Limited Availability - Specific dates only
// Status display from dashboard-profile.js
statusText: "DISPONIBLE HOY"
hourlyRate: "$40 USD / hora"
5

Review and Publish

Before going live, review all your information.

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Pre-Launch Checklist

Profile Completeness

  • ✅ Name and summary
  • ✅ Professional photos
  • ✅ Contact information
  • ✅ Language preferences

Professional Details

  • ✅ Experience areas
  • ✅ Locations covered
  • ✅ Certifications added
  • ✅ Tour style defined

Tour Preferences

  • ✅ Group size limits
  • ✅ Intensity levels
  • ✅ Transport options
  • ✅ Special adaptations

Availability

  • ✅ Hourly rate set
  • ✅ Status configured
  • ✅ Calendar synced
  • ✅ Ready to accept bookings
Profile changes are saved locally and synced with the backend API. Updates appear immediately on your public profile.

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What’s Next?

Once your profile is complete, you can:
  1. Create your first tour - Design and publish tour offerings
  2. Set up your calendar - Manage your availability
  3. Manage bookings - Accept and organize tour requests
  4. Get verified - Build trust with verification badges

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Getting Help

Need assistance? The platform provides support through: 
// Support features from guide-api-services.js
help: {
  getFaq: () => api.get("/support/faq"),
  sendTicket: (payload) => api.post("/support/tickets", payload)
}

Support Center

Access FAQs, submit tickets, and get help from the Kin Conecta team.

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