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Overview

  • 13 references 10 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in Spanish; learning English, Portuguese
  • 33, Male
  • Member since 2014
  • Enginner
  • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
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About Me

I recently decided to take a break from my professional life to travel and figure out where I want to go next. I’m in a stage of personal exploration where every encounter, conversation, and experience helps me understand what truly inspires me.

Over time, I’ve learned to feel comfortable in almost any environment. I adapt easily, observe a lot, listen carefully, and try to learn from the people and situations around me. I enjoy simple and spontaneous moments: walking without a destination, appreciating small details, or sharing a good conversation.

I’d describe myself as kind, curious, and open-minded. I’m a constant wanderer who looks for genuine experiences—moments that challenge me and push me out of my comfort zone, because I believe that’s where real growth happens. I value human connection and the chance to share something authentic with others.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m on Couchsurfing because I believe the best way to understand a place is through the people who live there. Sharing conversations, everyday moments, and small experiences reveals the identity, culture, and essence of each community. For me, traveling is not just moving from one place to another, but connecting, learning, and sharing with the people who make each place unique.

Interests

  • literature
  • geography
  • geopolitics
  • history
  • cinema
  • adventure
  • montain

Music, Movies, and Books

Music, literature, and cinema help us understand others and ourselves. What we enjoy changes with the place, the company, our age, or even our mood.

🎵 Music

I enjoy boleros, Andean music, rock, instrumental pieces, protest songs, and especially tropical rhythms that highlight my Latin roots.

🎬 Movies

I’m drawn to auteur cinema and films that explore the depth of human experience. Some of my favorite directors are Michel Gondry, Lars von Trier, Xavier Dolan, Emir Kusturica, Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Eliseo Subiela, Luis Buñuel, Bernardo Bertolucci, and Pedro Almodóvar.

📚 Books

I’ve explored many genres, each one leaving me with something different. Some of my favorite books are El túnel, The Plague, and The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. I’m currently reading La ciudad y los perros.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Live!

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach

I like sharing what I know—whether it’s history, geography, science, or topics related to my profession. I also enjoy teaching simpler things: recipes I’ve learned while traveling or anecdotes that show a bit of Latin American culture. If someone is interested, I can talk about movies, literature, or even paint together.

Learn

I’m always open to learning. I’m interested in discovering new ways of seeing the world, learning words in different languages, understanding how people live day to day, and exploring the traditions of each place. I also enjoy learning new skills, whether practical or creative.

Share

I love sharing honest conversations, funny stories, aimless walks, good music, and peaceful moments. I believe in genuine exchanges: each person brings something unique, and that exchange is what makes every trip special.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer good company, meaningful conversations, and a respectful presence. If you’re interested, I can teach you a few tropical dance steps, recommend movies, and cook some Colombian dishes together. I also enjoy sharing fun facts, stories, and cultural insights that naturally come up in conversation.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Colombia, Mexico

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