Hi!
I was born in Nicaragua, however I moved to Miami with my family as a teenager. I currently live in New York City and I have been there for the last 15 years - I just love New York! summer better than winter.

I work as an Environmental Engineer in New York. I got my bachelor degree on Mechanical Engineer at the University of Florida. My work consists mostly on designing or supervising renewable energy projects.

I am also very passionate about photography, specially documentary and fine art photography. I am currently pursuing a couple of projects. One of them is a photo essay about the "Mochilero" backpacker culture. I usually take portraits of travelers and I give them an instantaneous photo with my old Polaroid camera.

My other project involves my own personal experience traveling around South America.

I have a website if you would like to check it out (www.jchavarria.com). The photos there involved different projects.
I am very friendly and I have a phenomenal group of friend in New York. I have never done couch surfing so I don't have any references right now except for one in airbnb if you would like to check it out.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe couch surfing is a great experience and the best way to meet people and build great friendships.

As I mentioned earlier, my current photography project involves South America and meeting someone local is a great way to learn about the area.

Interests

Photography, Environmental and Social issues, History, Art, Sports
I am very active and I love outdoor activities such as hiking, trail running, soccer etc. I love trying new activities so if you introduce me to a new one - I will do it!

• arts
• culture
• photography
• documentaries
• running
• traveling
• socializing
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• backpacking
• surfing
• trail running
• sports
• soccer
• engineering
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

Black keys, XX, Black Angels, Kings of Leon, Indie rock. I read a lot as well and I do like a variety of movies.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am fluent in English and Spanish so I can help you learn them. I can also teach photography (film and digital - all formats)

I usually work as a teaching assistant at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York City.
I can also teach Photoshop and Lightroom.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Croatia, Denmark, El Salvador, England, France, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay

Countries I’ve Lived In

El Salvador, Nicaragua, United States