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“Fazer das tripas coração”

It’s part of the way we work and it’s this level of care, often invisible, that we bring to every stay.

Tripas-Coração was founded in 2015 with the goal of combining the art of hosting with a passion for restoring Porto’s historic heritage. From the very beginning, our focus has been clear: to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the buildings and neighbourhoods where we operate, while ensuring a professional, structured, and consistent approach to short-term rental management. Every apartment is selected according to one simple principle: “Would we live here ourselves?” The result is a collection of unique homes, carefully restored with respect for their original architecture, functional and authentic, designed to offer comfort consistently over time.

 


Our Team & Philosophy

We are a local team, born and raised in Porto, passionate about the city and about thoughtful, high-quality tourism. We draw inspiration from our travels around the world, observing what works (and what doesn’t), and applying that understanding to the way we shape each stay — creating unique experiences for our guests. At Tripas-Coração, every stay is personally overseen by Inês, Nia, Liliana or MJ, with the goal not only of welcoming guests, but of ensuring a smooth, coherent, and well-supported experience from beginning to end. We want every guest to feel at home in Porto, with the authenticity and comfort that only locals can truly offer.


The Tripas-Coração Experience

The experience begins long before check-in and continues throughout the entire stay. That’s why every apartment benefits from professional management, ensuring that every detail works seamlessly: housekeeping, maintenance, and guest communication are all consistently monitored so your stay remains comfortable and stress-free. To discover how we turn each stay into a complete experience, visit our page where you can explore local recommendations, additional services, and everything you need to make the most of Porto.


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Our Team

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Nuno Alves


Chief Executive Officer

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Liliana Resende


Operations Manager

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Inês Azevedo


Customer Service &  Experiences Manager

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Nia Augusto


Customer Service & Marketing Manager

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João Caravela

Maintenance Manager

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Pedro Barbosa

Financial Controller Senior

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Maria João Antunes


Financial Controller Junior