History
May 10: Mother’s Day by Monica Sauza
Unlike 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, 2013
5 de Mayo’ and May 1st by Monica Sauza
In 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, 2013
Cozumel’s “Muelle Fiscal” Celebrates 75 Years
Cozumel’s downtown fiscal pier, or “muelle fiscal,” recently celebrated 75 years of existence, according to the island’s official historian, Velio Vivas Valdés. Although...
Laura WilkinsonMay 2, 2013
Feria de El Cedral & Feria de Santa Cruz Preserve Cozumel Traditions
This weekend marks the official opening of the Feria de Cedral and the Feria de Santa Cruz. This year’s festivities include musical guests...
Laura WilkinsonApril 25, 2013
Cozumel’s Cedral Chapel Renovated in Anticipation of Feria de Cedral
As part of the preparations for the upcoming celebrations at El Cedral, the town’s Chapel was recently renovated, and even received a new...
Laura WilkinsonApril 8, 2013
“Dia de la Bandera” Celebrated in Cozumel
Last Wednesday, February 24th, marked the 76th commemoration of the “Dia de la Bandera” or Flag Day. The national holiday was established by...
Laura WilkinsonMarch 1, 2013
Valentine’s Day Collective Wedding; Nearly 25 Years of Cozumel Tradition
For nearly 25 years now, the Cozumel Civil Registry had celebrated February 14th, by holding free group nuptials. This year thirty couples have...
Laura WilkinsonFebruary 15, 2013
Honoring Traditions: “Las Cabañuelas,” Mayan Weather Predictions by Monica Sauza
The 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, 2013
January 6: Three Kings Day by Monica Sauza
In 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
Innocent’s Day and New Year’s Eve Traditions by Monica Sauza
…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, 2012
