The App for Hidden gems

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Pao (say “pow”) shows you the coolest gems in whatever city you’re in.

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Download on the Apple App Store

Eat • Play • Stay • Drink •

Eat • Play • Stay • Drink •

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Benefits of using Pao

  • No more tourist traps or overrated spots!

  • A travel diary for your favorite eat, play & stay spots.

  • All Pao Users are real people uploading their very favorite spots that they have personally been to!

  • Focus on “off the beaten path” locations.

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120k Pao App Users

60k Hidden Gems

400k IG/TikTok

Followers

300 Cities

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We shine a light on small businesses.

The Pao App and Pao social accounts focus on small businesses. Our clients across the US have seen customer growth overnight from exposure on Pao! Do you own or care about a cool business that people need to know about?

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4.6/5 App Store Rating!

What People Are Saying

“…It’s the first place I look to find inspiration for food, hikes, and other designations whenever I’m going somewhere new…I even found a new brunch spot in my area that has quickly become a favorite.”

- Emilylovestotravel 

“This app is also great to help me keep a log of where I’ve been and where I want to go, like my own little travel diary.”

- JennyMinny

“…Pao is easy to use, inviting, authentic, informative, and makes you want connect with everyone!”

- Paulag28 

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