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.
On August 3, 1492, sailing with three ships – the Santa María, the flagship, La Niña and La Pinta –, Christopher Columbus set...
Monica SauzaOctober 14, 2013For the 5th year in a row, Cozumel 4 You devotes the month of September, Patriot Month, to learning about Mexican history, culture,...
Monica SauzaSeptember 13, 2013Unlike the US when it takes place on the second Sunday in May as approved by the US Congress in 1914, Mother’s Day...
Monica SauzaMay 13, 2013In addition to the well-known Conquest by the Spaniards, internal conflicts and several interventions other countries ending in wars, are also part of...
Monica SauzaMay 6, 2013The ancient Mayans are revered for their knowledge of astronomy, however, they have also left behind another gift, the tradition of “Las Cabañuelas,”...
Monica SauzaJanuary 14, 2013In Mexico celebrations continue twelve days twelve days after Christmastime, January 6, with the arrival of the Three Kings and extend until February...
Monica SauzaJanuary 3, 2013…and at the end of the year… Before we address New Year’s Eve, BE CAREFUL on December 28!!! In Mexico, Spain and other...
Monica SauzaDecember 28, 2012The celebration of Christmas in Mexico goes back to Colonial times and the influence of Catholicism. In their quest to teach the new...
Monica SauzaDecember 23, 2012Time for the ancient Maya was an infinite cycle implying an already past future and a past yet to come, the existence of...
Monica SauzaDecember 20, 2012One of many consequences of the Spanish conquest (1519-1521) was religious syncretism. This merger of beliefs, amongst others, brought about one of the...
Monica SauzaDecember 13, 2012