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Another escapee from Mexico City, Monica has made Cozumel her definite home. Since her arrival -in 981- she worked in tourism in all the usual venues: hotels, scuba diving, airport, ferries, until the opportunity to practice in her chosen field grew. Since the latter part of the 70s Monica has been translating and interpreting, fully devoting herself to it since 1998, and has assisted foreigners and Island residents establish residence and businesses- She is a Translator with extensive experience, an avid historian and a great source of local lore and legends. Otra fugitiva de la Ciudad de México. Mónica ha hecho de Cozumel su hogar definitivo. Desde su llegada en 1981, trabajo en turismo en todos los lugares habituales: hoteles, buceo, aeropuerto, ferries, hasta que se abrió la oportunidad de desempeñarse en su campo. Desde finales de la década de los años 70 Mónica ha estado traduciendo e interpretando, dedicándose plenamente a ello a partir de 1998, y ha asistido a extranjeros y locales de la Isla a establecer su residencia y sus negocios. Es traductora con gran experiencia, ávida historiadora y una gran fuente de tradiciones y leyendas locales.   

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History

Mexican History 3 Kings Day

Mexican History 3 Kings Day The Significance of January 6th & February 2nd Monica Sauza Discusses 3 Kings Day….   In Mexico celebrations...

Living in Cozumel

2025 Mexican National Holidays

2025 Mexican National Holidays Plan ahead! Mandatory and non-mandatory holidays in Mexico for 2025 Mónica Sauza highlights this year’s special dates…   Mark...

History

Christmas Mexico Monica Sauza

Christmas Mexico Monica Sauza Christmas in Mexico by Monica Sauza   The celebration of Christmas in Mexico goes back to Colonial times and...

History

Cozumel Christmas Posadas Monica Sauza

Cozumel Christmas Posadas Monica Sauza   Have you been to a traditional posada? ‘tis the season to be jolly! by Monica Sauza Around...

Things to Do

Day of the Dead Cozumel

Day of the Dead Cozumel Day of the Dead – Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO)     ‘The...

History

Cozumel History Mexican Revolution Monica Sauza

Cozumel History Mexican Revolution Monica Sauza The Mexican Revolution: November 20, 1910 Monica Sauza details events surrounding this important date in Mexican History...

History

Cozumel History: Morenita: Virgin Guadalupe

Cozumel History:The Morenita: The Virgin of  Guadalupe The Morenita: The Virgin of Guadalupe Monica Sauza explains the significance of the Iconic Virgin…. One...

History

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead   Day of the Dead: myth, magic and mysticism     by Mónica Sauza   The ancestral mysticism and...

People

Mexican Women History Antonia Nava de Catalán

Mexican Women History Antonia Nava de Catalán   Mexican women who made history   Text & Translation by Monica Sauza Mexican women who...

History

Mexican women history La Güera Rodríguez

Mexican women history La Güera Rodríguez   Mexican women who made history: La Güera Rodríguez. A thin line between legend and fact  ...





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