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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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Health & Fitness

Animals Pets Day of the Dead

Animals and pets on the Day of the Dead From the countless legends that surround the Day of the Dead the echoes of...

Things to Do

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead, myth, magic and mysticism. The ancestral mysticism and respect for the souls of the departed, flows deeply embedded in...

History

October celebrations and the beginnings of the Day of the Dead

Text & Translations by Monica Sauza In Mexico, no matter where you look and what month it is, there are always events and...

Living in Cozumel

Legacies: Mexican History Monica Sauza

Legacies by Monica Sauza The Mexican Patriot Month is almost over and every year when celebrating the Independence, Mexico revisits its origins and...

People

Mexican History Monica Sauza

Mexican History Monica Sauza   The Mexican Independence and the blend of cultural gastronomy the Mónica Sauza Mexico-Tenochtitlan fell under the Spanish conquistadors...

History

Mexican flavors tastes history Monica Sauza

Mexican flavors tastes history Monica Sauza Walking through a few Mexican flavors, tastes and history. Text and translation by Monica Sauza This is...

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Health & Fitness

Mayan Eclipse Equinoxes

Mayan Eclipse Equinoxes   Mayan worldview of the equinoxes and eclipses Text & Translation by Monica Sauza In accordance with the Gregorian calendar...

History

Mayan Legends: Jun Raqan, “the one legged”

Mayan Legends Monica Sauza Mayan Legends:  Jun Raqan, “the one legged” by Monica Sauza “Before Creation, there were no men, no animals, birds,...

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...

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