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Overview

  • 8 references 8 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English, Spanish; learning French
  • 32, Male
  • Member since 2019
  • No occupation listed
  • No education listed
  • From Mexico
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About Me

I’m a Mexican food engineer currently working in the pet industry. I love cats and dogs 🐾 I now work in communications, so yes, there’s a fun story behind how I moved from engineering into this field.

I enjoy singing, acting, cooking and traveling. I really like connecting with people, learning about different cultures and sharing a bit of my Mexican background, flavors and energy.

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I’m also a queer person and I’m very passionate about LGBT+ topics and community. It’s important for me to share spaces with people who are open minded and open to connecting and learning from each other.

I also have a social side, I enjoy going out, dancing and putting together outfits to fully live the experience, including makeup and accessories ✨

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I believe that connecting with people opens the door to learning and understanding different perspectives and stories.

Breaking barriers like language or distance helps me grow, and also allows me to bring more empathy and openness into a world that can feel quite complex sometimes.

Interests

I’m really into music, dancing, cooking and traveling.

I enjoy going out, discovering new places, and also having meaningful conversations about life, culture and identity.

I love anything related to animals, especially cats and dogs, and I’m very interested in LGBT+ topics and community.

  • culture
  • singing
  • clubbing
  • reading
  • traveling
  • food
  • gayfriendly

Music, Movies, and Books

My favorite music comes from: Hello Seahorse, Danna, Ariana Grande, Alexander Andwandter, Juliana, Elena Rose.

Movies: Charlie and the chocolate factory, Mean Girls, Sophie’s Choice, Devil’s wear Prada, The imitation game, Sucker punch, White Chicks

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

For the past four years, I’ve been involved in organizing spay and neuter campaigns in low income communities in Mexico.

We’ve reached almost 1,000 sterilizations so far, helping prevent the birth of thousands of cats and dogs. In a country where around 27 million animals live without a home, this kind of work feels especially meaningful to me.

It also connects deeply with my love for animals and the work I do in the pet industry.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you some Mexican cooking basics, help you practice Spanish, and maybe even teach you some salsa or cumbia if you’re up for it.

I’d love to learn how you cook, about your daily life, and the little things that make your culture unique.

I enjoy sharing good conversations, music, a meal, going out, or just a relaxed moment at home.

What I Can Share with Hosts

If someone want to come to Mexico I’ll happily host and I’m an excellent tourist guide!

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, United States

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