Spring equinox celebrated at San Gervasio Ruins in Cozumel.
Hundreds of people gathered at San Gervasio ruins in Cozumel on Wednesday March 21st, to celebrate the Vernal (Spring) Equinox. This significant date - when the length of day is exactly equal to night - is of historic religious importance to the Mayans and other American cultures.
Despite months of speculation locally that US developer Donald Trump plans a 'mega- development' on Cozumel's east coast, the Trump Organization was silent this week, refusing to respond to enquiries. Local Mexican media claim Trump was invited by Cozumel Mayor, Gustavo Ortega Joaquín, to create a development including some 4,000 hotel rooms, condos, a golf course and landing strip on land that has - until now - been protected for environmental reasons.
Puerto Morelos is resisting incoming developmet of larger all-inclusive resorts and franchises.
We recently recieved a survey from the owners of Alma Libre Bookstore in Puerto Morelos. The survey is being passed arround to both residents and visitors who would like to see Puerto Morelos stay as it is; a tranquil beach town unencumbered by large development and exponential growth. If you would like to get involved please fill out the survey below and return it, by e-mail, by the 22nd of March.
The 6th Annual Bomberos Academy in Playa del Carmen
Friday, 16 March 2007
The Sixth Annual Bomberos Academy kicks off Monday, March 19th in Playa del Carmen.
If you can't wait until Monday to get involved, there is fun to be had by all this weekend in town. Sign up as a team in the three-legged race, or just come as a spectator to cheer on your favorite team. Looking for something more laid back? Come to the beach potluck to welcome the firefighters from the US on Sunday. Read below for more details on the beach potluck, three-legged race and the academy schedule directly from own Bombero Brian.
Real Estate Initiative to Increase Professionalism in the Riviera Maya
Friday, 16 March 2007
A new initiative for AMPI Riviera Maya, called Pro Bienes Raices (Pro
Real Estate), will further increase the professionalism of AMPI
realtor's. The initiatives primary objective is to bring order to the
Industry of Real Estate in the Riviera Maya offering confidence to
those who visit the area for speculative investments, retirement
living, or vacations homes, in this area of commerce and industry, real
estate.
Rosewood Residences at Mayakoba Discovery Center Now Open
Wednesday, 14 March 2007
Launch During PGA Mayakoba Golf Classic
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (March 14, 2007) - The
launch of the Rosewood Residences at Mayakoba transpired during the PGA
Mayakoba Golf Classic Feb. 19-25, 2007. Hundreds of invited guests, the
development teams from OHL and JMJ Hospitality along with local dignitaries
joined Playground Mexico for
the official grand opening of the Discovery
Center and the unveiling
of the newest luxury ownership opportunity at the resort enclave of Mayakoba.
Local Playa del Carmen chairty, Angel Notion, have a lot on their plate; how you can help and get involved!
Concerts for Angel Notion were a success Thanks to Paris
Delane and the Late Paul Delay! Four
children were sponsored from local businesses at 13,500.00 USD per child. They will be flying to Texas as soon as we get a confirmed date
from Dr. Jorge Salazar and the Santa Rosa Children’s hospital.
La Quinta Magazine, in Playa del Carmen, will be celebratig their fifth anniversary.
The week long festitivites will kick off this Thursday, March 15th with a food tasting extravaganza with all of the proceeds being donated to the local Fire Department. A triatholon, a fashion show, a beach side orchestra, and a "Grand Finale" fiesta will make this coming week a memorable one. For the schedule of events please read more below.
The latest news and updates from the United States Consular's Office in Cozumel.
Help the Red Cross by attending a funfilled casino night, Cozumel office to be closed for holiday, how you can become a blood donor, how to file a complaint against local authorities; all of this and more when you read more below.
The Super Bowl of Mortgages in the Playa del Carmen Real Estate Market
Friday, 09 March 2007
How does getting a Mexican
Mortgage equate to winning the Super Bowl?
Simply; how do you win a Super Bowl?
Well, you win it with sheer talent (seasoned. experienced) and
calling (processing) the right plays. I lived most of my youth and
adulthood, over 20 years of my life, in Chicago,
and the next 10 + years in Florida where I followed the career of Rex Grossman who
was a Florida State “Gator”. I can not deny that I was
routing for the Chicago Bears this past Super Bowl Game however, had I been
thinking with a “cool” head, instead of my heart, I should have known, Rex
Grossman had no chance against a talented (seasoned, experienced) quarterback
like Payton Manning. This brought me to
the conclusion, after working in the Mortgage and Real Estate Business for over
20 years in the USA
and now in Playa del Carmen that getting a Mexican Mortgage in Playa del
Carmen, DOES Equate to Winning the Super Bowl.
And how is that, you say? Well, let’s look at it....
A new initiative for AMPI Riviera Maya, called Pro Bienes Raices (Pro
Real Estate), will further increase the professionalism of AMPI
realtor's. The initiatives primary objective is to bring order to the
Industry of Real Estate in the Riviera Maya offering confidence to
those who visit the area for speculative investments, retirement
living, or vacations homes, in this area of commerce and industry, real
estate. 
