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María

I’m a full-stack developer and former tourism operator.
I build real products used in production, focused on booking, payments, and clear user flows.
Currently building ¡HolaOlas!, a commission-free booking system for experiences, hotels, and services.


¡HolaOlas!

A commission-free booking and payment system for experiences, hotels, and services.

  1. New Product

    ¡HolaOlas! is a commission-free booking and payment system for people who sell time: tours, activities, accommodations, and services. Built from real-world use by a former tourism operator. Live product, focused on clear booking flows, direct payments, and real-world edge cases.

    Live product — early growth, actively iterating.40$/month

Recent activity

Jan 11, 2026created a post
What isn’t explicitly true will eventually become explicitly false.
Jan 10, 2026created a post
Yesterday it was hijackers. Today it’s the speedrunners.
Jan 8, 2026commented on a post
I launched an app. B2B companies hijacked it within 24 hours.
Jan 8, 2026created a post
I launched an app. B2B companies hijacked it within 24 hours.
Jan 4, 2026commented on a post
I refused 20% booking commissions. So I built my own system.
Jan 4, 2026created a post
I refused 20% booking commissions. So I built my own system.
Jan 2, 2026created a post
Just launched ¡HolaOlas!.
Jul 1, 2025commented on a post
Built this solo. Let me show you.
Jun 29, 2025commented on a post
Built this solo. Let me show you.
Jun 29, 2025commented on a post
Built this solo. Let me show you.
Jun 28, 2025commented on a post
Looking for a strategic (non-tech) co-founder – update
Jun 28, 2025commented on a post
Built this solo. Let me show you.
Jun 28, 2025commented on a post
Built this solo. Let me show you.
Jun 27, 2025commented on a post
Built this solo. Let me show you.
Jun 27, 2025commented on a post
Built this solo. Let me show you.
Jun 27, 2025commented on a post
Built this solo. Let me show you.
Jun 27, 2025commented on a post
Looking for a strategic (non-tech) co-founder – update
Jun 27, 2025commented on a post
Looking for a strategic (non-tech) co-founder – update
Jun 27, 2025commented on a post
Looking for a strategic (non-tech) co-founder – update
Jun 27, 2025commented on a post
Looking for a strategic (non-tech) co-founder – update

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