My name is Gonzalo Zurita and I consider myself a writer in process. Currently, I am a student and professor in Philosophy from the National University back in Mexico. I love reading all sorts of good novels and poetry; also I am interested in cult cinema and all kinds of music. In my spare time I enjoy hanging out with friends, talking with them or going to parties. Also, I usually visit the newest art exhibitions and try to travell a lot. I am a good salsa and latin music dancer. I like to meet new people and make bonds that are built around trust and friendship. My dream is to help people change their lives.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I find Couchsurfing one of the most interestings ways to meet people from all around the world. While I was studying in Canada, it was hard for me to find people with the same interests or with similar tastes. I think that couchsurfing makes this easier and, also, grants travellers with the unique possibilty of getting in touch with local people and even interact directly with them.
I believe that couchsurfing enables us to build new relationships based on trust and friendship.

Interests

• poetry
• performing arts
• music festivals
• salsa dancing
• meditation
• walking
• partying
• music
• live music
• classical music
• electronic music
• adventure travel
• budget travel
• biking
• museums
• meeting new people
• hospitality
• reading novels

Music, Movies, and Books

The demons - Dostoyevsky
The old man and the sea - Hemmingway
The forbidden color - Mishima
The house of the sleeping beauties - Kawabata
The great Gatsby - Fitzgerald
The sound and the fury - Faulkner
The Banquet - Plato
The Republic - Plato

The second movement of the 7th symphony by Beethoven
Arabesque 1 - Debussy
Nocturne 2 - Chopin
A tribe called Quest
Drake
Anderson Paak
Cafe Tacvba
Babasonicos
Enanitos Verdes
Willie Colon
Ruben Blades
Hector Lavoe
Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz
Chet Baker
Miles Davis

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

While I was in Canada I made an amazing trip to an Island that is almost a National Park. Prince Edward Island is a fantastic place where all natural sites are open and is not very inhabited. I hit the road with my friends and parked near a river. We swam and walked all the river until we reached the cascade that fueled the body of water. We climbed to the top of the cascade and we jumped together. On our way back, we found a pair of deers. It was like a dream.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach Spanish and I have experience giving lessons. Also, I can give salsa lessons, mexican cuisine tips, and philosophy, poetry or literature courses.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share some Tequila and a even better mexican drink: Mezcal. I can also share and teach some salsa and all sorts of latin dances and steps. I can also give some mexican cuisine tips and classes. I can even get some mexican poetry books or novels!

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Guatemala, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Canada, Mexico