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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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People

Cozumel People: Remembering Don Nassim Joaquin

Cozumel People In memoriam Nassim Joaquin by Monica Sauza For many he was known as Tatich, a term in Maya akin to patriarch. We could...

History

May in Mexico – Cozumel History

May in Mexico – Cozumel History May in Mexico   by Monica Sauza Among different celebrations taking place in Mexico during May, these are...

History

Cozumel History

Cozumel History February 5th in Mexico  por Monica Sauza Many of you might wonder why last Monday banks, government offices, and some private...

History

The Significance of ‘5 de Mayo’ and May 1st by Monica Sauza

You probably wonder why May 1st. is observed as a Holiday in Mexico. The International Labor Movement Day, commonly known as Labor Day,...

History

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...

History

Christmas in Cozumel by Monica Sauza

The celebration of Christmas in Mexico goes back to Colonial times and the influence of Catholicism. In their quest to teach the new...

History

The Morenita: The Virgin of Guadalupe: Cozumel 4 You

by Monica Sauza One of many consequences of the Spanish conquest (1519-1521) was religious syncretism. This merger of beliefs, amongst others, brought about...

History

Day of the Dead, myth, magic and mysticism by Monica Sauza

The ancestral mysticism and respect for the souls of the departed, flows deeply embedded in the bloodstream of a nation; they return home...

History

October 12th by Monica Sauza

On August 3, 1492, sailing with three ships – the Santa María, the flagship, La Niña and La Pinta –, Christopher Columbus set...

HistoryNews

Walking through a few Mexican flavors, tastes and history by Monica Sauza

For the 5th year in a row, Cozumel 4 You devotes the month of September, Patriot Month, to learning about Mexican history, culture,...

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