Catalina SacanamboyMartínez was born in Cali, Colombia. She has traveled extensively within Colombia and to other countries. She recounts her experiences attending various schools from age 2 through 5th grade, including trips taken with schools and family. Key places mentioned are Bogota, San Andres, Santa Marta, the United States including Florida and Disney World, and locations within Colombia like Pie de Chinche and Parque Nacional de Café.