TravelDaddy María

Hello, I'm María

Hello! My name is María. Who doesn't love traveling and exploring cities with a local guide? Well, that's exactly what I've been doing since I became an official tourist guide for Galicia in 2015 : showing this wonderful land to its visitors and helping them see Galicia, and Santiago in particular, the way I do, with genuine love. I'm from Santiago de Compostela, and here I studied Art History and Tourism. After several work experiences, I decided to cross the pond and start a new chapter of my life in New York City, something that was truly enriching . Being so far from home, in such a different country, helped me realize how valuable my cultural heritage is and what a fascinating place I come from. So I decided that upon returning to my homeland, I would dedicate myself to being a host for the many visitors who arrive in my city and Galicia every day, and I became an official tour guide in 2015. From that moment on, I never stopped working, first in Santiago and then for several years as a guide on day trips to Finisterre, the Costa da Morte, the Rías Baixas, and other destinations. During the pandemic in 2020 I had to reinvent myself and decided to develop themed visits in Santiago de Compostela, the destination of so many people who for centuries were attracted to the Camino and to this wonderful city, a World Heritage Site since 1985. In the end, all roads lead to Compostela and I will be here to tell you about it, with my visits like: 1.Compostela through the centuries (spanish/english). Learn how this wonderful World Heritage city arises, develops and grows. Art, History, Urbanism, Traditions, Legends...All the secrets of Compostela revealed. 2- Women in Compostela History. (spanish/english) A tour of the city with the help of the women who lived there. From the Legend of the Apostle, to medieval Compostela. From the peasants to the aristocrats. From the representation of it in art to daily life. A feminine look at the history of Santiago.

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