History
Mexicans Who Made History: A Series For Independence Month: General Rafael E. Melgar
Rafael Eustacio Melgar Andrade was a Mexican soldier and politician, who was born in Santo Domingo Yanhuitlán, Oaxaca in 1887. He fought in...
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,...
Mexicans Who Made History: A Series For Independence Month: Andres Quintana Roo
Andres Quintana Roo was born in Merida, Yucatan on November 30, 1787. He studied in the Seminario de San Idelfonso de Mérida, and...
Cozumel’s Cinema “Cecilio Borge” Closes After Over 30 Years
Cozumel’s iconic cinema, Cecilio Borge, has finally closed it’s doors after more than 30 years in operation. In a touching and nostalgic letter,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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