Hello Viajeros! My name is Maria Jose, but my friends call me Cote. I was born in Chile and move to the States as a teenager. I am pretty out-going and adventurous. I enjoy meeting people from other cultures and learning about their traditions and beliefs. I think it is in diversity where we can find beauty, strength, compassion, understanding and gratitude for this wonderful gift called LIFE.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people who are native to the countries I visit; I have found that immersing myself in the culture of the host country provides me with enriching and satisfying experiences. Let's go have some fun ;)

Interests

• writing
• dancing
• hiking
• camping
• mountaineering
• whitewater rafting
• sightseeing
• novel experiences
• food & wine tasting
• any activity in nature

Music, Movies, and Books

Bomba Estereo -Fuego, Dave Mathew's - Loving Wings, Beattles - You've Got To Hide, Kevin Johansen - Fin de Fiesta, Kenny Rogers - The Gambler, Nicola Cruz - La Cosecha, Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under the Bridge, Nacion Ekeko - Atahualpa, Gramatik - Muy Tranquilo, Cypress Hill - The Funky Cypress, Beastie Boys - Fight for your Rights, Perota Chingo - La Complacidad, Jonny Cash - Folsom Prison Blue, John Digweed - Structure Two, Kygo - ID-Ultra Music Festival Anthem, Cuidame - Jorge Dexter, O.A.R. - I Feel Home, Donavon Frankenreit -Make You Mine.... y muuuuchooo, muchoooo mas! Everything is better with music ;p

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was running a business selling clothing online in Santiago-Chile, when I decided to take a weekend break at the Elqui Valley. I stayed at this amazing hostel, and I fell in love with the place, the people and the captivating backpacker life-style.
So I said f*%#@ the business! I stayed as a guest, and when I started running out of money, I became a volunteer. A couple of months later I was offered the opportunity to be a receptionist. I learned how to run a hostel, and ended up staying there for 4 months. I realized that there is nothing more rewarding to me, than providing people with life experiences that would be remembered and cherished.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Conversations, music, ideas, laughs, a good time, and food. I love to cook, and I am a total foodie!

Countries I’ve Visited

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Martin (French part)

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, United States