Hi, I’m Carito.
This used to be my personal profile when I was traveling solo across South America and Europe. But I got married two and a half years ago, and now I share this profile with my husband Rubén. We travel together as a couple and decided to keep this account so hosts can see my past references along with our current journey together.

🧡 Who We Are

We are Carito and Rubén, a Colombian couple of circus artists. In 2026, we will be studying Circus at INAC School in Portugal, and during that time we hope to travel around Europe, meet locals, and learn from different cultures.

We love exploring new places, learning new languages, and connecting with people through art, creativity, and meaningful conversations. Our passions include circus, dance, clown, community work, and everything that brings people together.

We run an artistic group called El Mapa Cultural, where we create cultural projects using circus, dance, puppetry, theater, and creative workshops.

We also have a circus school called El Circo de la Mariposa, where we teach circus arts to children and young people from low-income communities. Art is our way to create joy and positive transformation.

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ElMapa-qo3cs

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/elmapacultural/

Website:
https://elmapacultural.com/

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@el.mapa.cultural

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573942913015

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

🌺We are on Couchsurfing because we love connecting with locals, sharing cultures, and creating meaningful experiences. Traveling becomes much richer when we meet people, learn from their stories, and exchange knowledge. We also enjoy offering our skills in circus, dance, and Colombian culture, and we believe every trip is an opportunity to create friendships and share positive energy.🤹🏼‍♂️

Interests

🎩Circus / Acrobatics
💃🏼🕴🏼Dance
🔴Clown / Performance
📣Cultural Exchange
🔍Learning New Languages
✒️Community Tourism
🪅Yoga / Meditation
🎏Outdoor Activities / Nature Walks
🥘Cooking / Trying Local Cuisine

• arts
• culture
• traveling
• languages
• circus
• bicicleta

Music, Movies, and Books

🇨🇴Música Colombiana, jazz,música africana.
Cine arte, Cine Francés y drama.
Books: Novelas

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

❤️‍🔥🎪We run a social circus project in Colombia called El Circo de la Mariposa, where we teach circus arts to children and young people from low-income communities. Through circus, dance, and creative workshops, we inspire creativity, confidence, and joy. We also have an artistic group called El Mapa Cultural, where we create cultural projects, performances, and community events to bring people together and share art with everyone. This work is very close to our hearts and shapes the way we travel and connect with others around the world.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach 🪄🃏
Basic circus skills (acrobatics, juggling, clown techniques)
Dance and movement
Puppetry and performance arts
Colombian cooking / traditional recipes
Creative workshops for all ages

Learn / Aprende🧩🪁
Local languages and dialects
Cultural traditions and customs
Local music, dance, or artistic techniques
New circus skills or performance techniques
Sustainable living and community projects

Share / Comparte🫟🎬🎭
Stories about Colombian culture and community tourism
Travel experiences and tips from South America and Europe
Music, art, and creative ideas
Positive energy, creativity, and collaborative spirit
Experiences from teaching circus and community projects

What I Can Share with Hosts

🏕️🛤️Artistic skills: circus tricks, acrobatics, juggling, clown techniques, dance, puppetry

Culture: Colombian traditions, stories, music, and cooking

Workshops / Mini lessons: simple circus, dance, or creative activities

Travel experiences: tips, stories, photos from Colombia, South America, and Europe

Positive energy: fun, collaborative, and engaging conversations

Community projects: share experiences about teaching circus and cultural projects for children and youth

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, France