DAY OF THE DEAD (HALLOWEEN MEXICAN STYLE)

 

Rather than being a sad day, this is a happy time when loved ones are remembered. Families set up "ofrendas" (offerings/alters) filled with candles, flowers, “pan de muerto”, (bread of the dead), fruit, candies, chocolate skulls & sugar arranged around pictures of the departed ones. In the evening the entire family goes to the cemetery to clean the grave and decorate it with candles, flowers and anything the deceased one loved. The family then settles down for a picnic by the grave and passes the night singing and visiting with one another. This happens on November 1st and 2nd .

Links: http://www.johntoddjr.com/16%20Dia%20de%20Muertos/muertos0.htm;

http://www.inside-mexico.com/featuredead.htm

PUERTA MAYA CRUISE SHIP PIER RE-OPENING

Carnival Corp.’s pier at Puerta Maya in Cozumel, Mexico -- closed since being damaged by Hurricane Wilma in 2005 -- will officially reopen when the Carnival Ecstasy and Carnival Fantasy visit on Oct. 16. Representing an investment of more than $50 million, the new two-berth pier has been constructed to withstand a Category 5 hurricane and can accommodate any ship among Carnival Corp.’s cruise brands. In addition to the newly rebuilt pier, Puerta Maya’s nine-acre cruise center, which features a wide variety of shops and restaurants, will also reopen, along with a four-acre transportation hub capable of accommodating dozens of taxis and tour buses. Four rental car facilities will be available as well.

By: www.travelpulse.com

Link: http://www.travelpulse.com/Resources/Editorial.aspx?n=46494

MEGA COMERCIAL

The new “Mega Comercial Mexicana” supermarket has opened, bringing to the island a bigger variety of products at a fairer price for the inhabitants of Cozumel. Located on main street across from the offices of COZUMEL LIVING, Mega has plenty of parking spaces and has become instantly popular. Try the donuts, they are wonderful, but there are still more American type food items we love at Chedraui!!

REVOLUTION DAY NOVEMBER 20TH

Mexicans remember and celebrate the Revolution of 1910 to 1920 every year on the 20th of November. This day is referred to as the Día de la Revolución, or commonly as el veinte de noviembre

The day is marked with parades and civic ceremonies throughout the country. There is a large parade in Mexico City's Zocalo, as well as speeches and official ceremonies. In cities and towns throughout Mexico schoolchildren dressed as revolutionaries participate in local parades. This also happens in Cozumel, (this year it will be celebrated on November 17th.)

Emiliano Zapata

Carretera Costera Sur Km.14+50

Furnished 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, beachfront home includes a 1 bedroom bungalow/caretakers cottage located at the entrance gate. There is beautiful artwork throughout, a nice swimming pool with palapa covered deck, and plenty of space for entertaining inside and out. Laundry room with washer/dryer, central air conditioning, water purification, softeners, pressure system, and many other amenities including two car covered parking. Beautiful sandy beach just outside your back door, near beach clubs that rent jet skis, have water sports, and restaurants. This prime rental location rents regularly for $4,000/week.

Excellent investment property!!!!!!

From $ 1,200,000 USD Reduced to $975,000 USD

For quick sale!!!

CASA NARANJA

Calle 7 Sur # 918 Entre 45 y 50 Av. Sur

Description: This traditional Mexican style home is light & airy, with off street covered parking for up to 3 cars. There is a terrific front court yard and nice pool in the spacious back patio.

Caracteristics: 3-Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Living Room, Dining Room, 3-Levels, Back Yard, Kitchen, 2-Extra Rooms, 2-Terraces, Private Pool, Laundry Room, Furnished!!!

Lot Dimension: 15m X 24m =360m2

$250,000 USD

Financing available now!

OWNER WILL ACCEPT $100,000 USD DOWN WITH MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $950/MO. FOR 10 YEARS AT 8% WITH A PAYOFF AT THE END OF 10 YEARS OR OTHER TERMS AVAILABLE

Located on 40Ave. Between 2 and 4 North.This well priced lot in an excellent location makes a great investment.

Financing available now!

Lot dimension: 9 meter front X 25 mts deep. Lot Size: 225mts2 = 2300 sqf

$48,000 USD

80 Ave. Norte entre Calle 12 y 14 norte

Lovely one bedroom main house with A/C, large kitchen, appliances, living room, bedroom, and laundry room. Two large one bedroom apartments. Lovely back yard with plenty of room for a pool and tiki bar. Great starter home, with income of $400.00 per month. Unfurnished.

12m X 30m = 360m2 Construction: 200 Sq meters.

$ 85,000 USD

CASA PIJIJI

#418 calle Pijiji Colonia Flamingos II etapa

Cute home in a local residential area. One bedroom, open living-dining room, gallery-style small kitchen, A/C, garage, terrace, patio, and extra bathroom. New tiles. Covered garage for one car, gated, back yard and small front yard. Unfurnished.

8m X 20m = 160m2 Construction: 120 m2

$ 70,000 USD

APARTMENTS ROWAN

75 Ave. Sur Entre Adolfo Rosado Salas y 1er Sur

Two story Apartment building with 7 units, 6 are studio Apartments and one is a one bedroom. All are furnished with lovely rustic Mexican furniture, beds, kitchen appliances. Apartments currently rent for $2,500 pesos per month, but with some simple upgrades, can rent for $350.00 US per month. Great size property in quiet area. Excellent investment and rental income.

12m X 30m = 360m2 Construction: 400 Sq meters

$230,000 USD

LOT BARBIE

Calle 17 Esquina Felipe Angeles

Corner lot with chainlink fence around it

18 X 12.91 = 232.38

$ 40,000 USD

CASA 5TH AVENUE

5a Av Sur x Calles 1a Sur Av.Rosado Salas Colonia Centro Downtown Live in the heart of DOWNTOWN Cozumel!!!

This three bedroom house has a couple of storefronts and an office space to rent on the first level, plus big terraces with great views to Fifth Avenue. There is a garden in the back, and an apartment that could be fixed up to rent. 2nd level has an elevator to 3 large bedrooms and balconies.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to have some rental income, and to live one block from the ocean on a walking street just off the main square. $430,000 USD

COSTA NOSTRA

15 Av. South # 542 between Calles 5& 7 Sur 26 income producing, completely furnished apartments that rent to capacity all the time.

Great cash business !!!! $495,000 USD

CASA JEN

55 Av.bis South # 684 between 7 & Hidalgo.

Rich mahogany woodwork throughout this lovely 3 Level home. 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Library, and Laundry Room. The master bedroom has a large sitting area, large master bath with a nice Jacuzzi tub, Terrace, 2 bedroom apartment, Electronic gated parking for 2 Cars. 12 x 30 m lot = 360m2

From: $375,000 USD Reduced to: $337,500 USD

CASA DELFIN

Carretera Costera Norte Km 5.500 Zona Hotelera.

Beautiful 3-Level Ocean Front TownHome

3-Levels, 4-Bedrooms, Living and Dining Room, Kitchen, Balcony, 4.5 Baths, Laundry Room ,

A / C Central, Pool (Shared with Casa Sirena), Parking, Unfurnished .

Lot Dimension: 7 x 39 Approx.

$600,000 USD

CASA JAZMIN II

Under Construction!!!!

10a Av entre 21 y 23 Sur Colonia Andres Q.Roo (Corpus Christi).

Lot Dimension: 18 x 12 meters.

3-Bedrooms, Living & Dining Rooms, Kitchen, Extra Room (Study), A / C Mini-Split,

4 Baths, 2-Levels, Backyard, Pool (3 x 3 meters),Parking, Unfurnished, Laundry Room.

$ 385,000 USD

Contact us for more information!!!

CASA LALA

70 Av. Entre Calles 7 & 11 Sur

Beautiful newly constructed Mexican Hacienda with a fountain, pool, rinse tank, and divegear storage area.

4-Bedrooms, 4-Baths, 2-Levels, Living Room, Dining Room,

Kitchen, Laundry room, Balcony, A/C Mini Splits, Patio.

Huge Garden, Private Pool, Garage, and Furnishings.

From: $ 449,000 USD ``Just Reduced`` to: $419,000 USD!!!!

VILLA MEL

Ave North # 375 Between 6 & 8 Downtown.

4-Levels,4-Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Balconies & Terraces, A / C, 4 1/2 Bath,

Back Yard , Pool, Well, Jacuzzi, Furnished, Laundry Room.

Every level has Ocean View!!!!

$ 900,000 USD

50Av Norte Bis #748 Entre Calles 14 y 16 Norte

Well built, spacious home on a 300m2 lot. 3-Bedrooms (One main level), 3.5 bathrooms.

Covered 3 car garage, patio w/outdoor kitchen, sunroof terrace w/built-in BBQ, Gorgeous Spa room with jacuzzi,

great living-dining room, laundry room, bodega, and more!!!

$215,000 USD

LOT JOEL

1,380 m lot off Airport Blvd on Calle 14 Norte x 10a Av y 15 Av Norte

$ 300,000 USD

NEGOTIABLE!!!!

LOT BAKER

60th Ave. Sur with Calle 3, One block below 65th and Calle 31 st.

Lot Dimensions: 12 x 30 m

Lot Size : 360 m2

1,180 s.q.f

Type: Walls for nice 3 bedrooms home on the lot.

$55,000 USD