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Overview

  • 53 references 42 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Spanish
  • 40, Male
  • Member since 2008
  • Arquitecto
  • Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
  • No hometown listed
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About Me

I’m originally from Santiago, Chile. I studied architecture in Valparaíso, worked in Santiago for a few years, and then followed curiosity all the way to Australia on a Working Holiday visa. I didn’t mean to stay forever, but Sydney has a quiet way of becoming home.

I love architecture and design, being outdoors, long walks, shared meals with friends, and meaningful conversations that stretch into the night. Yoga (especially Ashtanga) has been part of my life for years and continues to keep me grounded. I’ve been living in Sydney for the last 10 years and plan to stay for a while. I’ve recently returned to Couchsurfing to open my door again — to meet people from different paths and places, and to help travellers feel at home, like in the old times.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I used to host back in Santiago, Chile, and now I’m happy to open my home again, meet new people, and share good moments with travellers.

Interests

Yoga, music, the gym, the beach, cycling, forests, visual arts, a good book or movie, travelling the world, laughing with friends, and finding little ways to make life — and myself — a bit better.

Music, Movies, and Books

Stromae, Chet Faker, Chet Baker, Lou Reed, Devendra Banhart, Daft Punk, Flume, Fat Freddy's Drop, Alicia Keys, Erlend Oye, Omar Soulyef, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, Bonn Iver, Charles Bradley,

The schindler's list, Into the wild, Pineapple express, The constant gardener, Babel, The godfather, Donie Darko, The matrix, Amelie, Interstelar, Jurassic World,

City of joy, Siddartha, Mutant Message Down Under, Eckhart Tolle, Anne Rice, Cien años de soledad, A Thousand Splendid Suns, Wild Swans, A little life, Young Mongo.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

One of the most meaningful things I’ve done was arriving in Australia knowing no one, starting from zero, finding my voice in a new language, and slowly building a life through work, friendships, and connections that now feel like home.

Teach, Learn, Share

Yoga. Chilean food.
New recipes.
My home.

What I Can Share with Hosts

When I’m not working, I love exploring the city with friends — wandering parks or the beach, stopping at a cozy café, sharing a good movie, doing some yoga, or just relaxing at my place with friends.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Italy, Japan, Norfolk Island, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Thailand, United States, Vatican City State, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Chile

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