Ricky Ricardo, founder of Casa Sur, was born in Mexico City, where he received his bachelor's degree in Mass Media Arts and worked at El Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes,

Radio Educación and the Theater Industry.

In his twenties he moved to New York City and lived there for 20 years, where he  embarked in a journey performing  roles as translator; realtor, and real estate management developer and investor;

business banking specialist and financial advisor,  and  as Ballroom, Latin Dance and Fitness Instructor.

Before moving to California Ricky did a master degree in Bilingual, General , and Special K-12 Education, and worked for the  New York City Public School system and some private schools.

Influenced by Intentional Communities and eco-villages in the North East of US, Latin American and Europe, he moved to San Diego California where he found  a diverse and multidisciplinary community

and a biodiverse ecosystems where you can do outdoor activities all year around without snow, and  extreme cold or hot temperatures.

Now in Chula Vista San Diego, close to the biggest border in the world,  he is hosting, co-creating,

and co-producing community gatherings, retreat, business networking events, artist in residency programs and supporting non-for-profit organizations with fundraising.   Ricky is a member

of the Triathlon Club of San Diego, practices hot yoga at Core Power,

does open water swimming in La Jolla and continues dancing.