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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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The Cordonazo de la Santa Cruz

The Cordonazo de la Santa Cruz and extreme weather changes this weekend The Cordonazo de la Santa Cruz is a weather event, typical...

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Biometric Curp

Take a note about the process to obtain the Biometric CURP The Individual Population Registry Code, or CURP, is an 18-digit code assigned...

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Benito Juarez

Benito Juárez’s anniversary; a key figure in Mexican history by Monica Sauza Benito Juárez García was a prominent Mexican lawyer, politician and president...

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 Women Rowing History

Four unstoppable and amazing Mexican women rowed their way into history   After 45 days and close to 4800 kilometers [2982.58 miles] (though the...

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Tamales February 2

Yummy tamales and February 2 by Monica Sauza Mexico is a country where pre-Hispanic cuisine has been perpetuated to this day. Tamales, which...

Editorial

$10 and $20 peso coins coming into circulation in 2026

by Monica Sauza Although they may not look different, the materials used to make these coins have changed. According to the decree published...

History

Popcorn Mexico

Popcorn, a very ancient snack whose origins are in Mexico In his famous writings Historia General de las Cosas de Nueva España [General History...

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 continue...

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Additional Information Mexican Cell phones

Starting January 9 users of Mexican cell phone services must comply with the new official mandatory provision Regardless of which Mexican mobile phone...

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