In this issue of the Cozumel Sun: Rally Maya México 2018 Knicks Off in Cozumel, Cozumel El Cedral Festival, Rodeo De Lanchas Mexicanas (Cozumel Famous International Fishing Tournament), Cozumel’s Celebrates 500 years, Cozumel Calendar of Events and more.
Rally Maya Mexico 2018 Kicks Off in Cozumel!
The 5th running of the Regularity-Tour Rally is coming to Cozumel May 23!
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By Karen Bloemhof
What is the Rally Maya Mexico?
It’s a nine-day event, running May 23 to June 1, that blends archaeology, gastronomy, sport, social responsibility, a rolling museum, and a cultural and road tour. Up to 100 classic cars will compete in a 1200-kilometer (500-mile) regularity rally. The rally will be broken up into five stages over five days, starting in Cozumel and continuing to Valladolid, Chichen Itza, Merida, and Cancun. Highlights of the route include the San Gervasio Archaeological Zone, the Tulum Ruins, Chichen Itza, the ruins at Yaxauah, and a scenic route of cenotes. Additionally, there will be an exhibition and parade in Cozumel, cultural and touristic activities in Merida, and an awards ceremony in Cancun.
All of the cars must be over 40 years old (up to 1975 models are eligible), and there will be several categories including 1915-1931,1932-1949, 1950-1964, and 1965-1975.
It will be quite the sight to see!
Benefits a Good Cause
The Rally will certainly be fun and interesting, but it also aims to give back which makes it even better! Proceeds will help to supply wheelchairs and health information to isolated communities, and will support medical treatment for children suffering from hearing problems and Type I Diabetes.
When will the rally be in Cozumel?
Cozumel Rally Maya Mexico 2018 Events:
May 23
All of the cars will be displayed in Andres Quintana Roo Park.
May 24
There will be a parade.
May 25
The rally will begin with the starting flag at Andres Quintana Roo Park. Cars will drive to the San Gervasio Archaeological Zone, Punta Sur Lighthouse, El Cedral, and Chankanaab.
May 26
Cars will leave the island and head to Valladolid.
Rally Maya Mexico 2018 full course
And, here is the full 2018 course.
Stage 1
Cozumel
ZA San Gervasio
South Point
El Cedral
Chankanaab
Stage 2
Cozumel
Punta Venado
ZA Tulum
Punta Laguna
Valladolid
Stage 3
Valladolid
San Felipe
Panabá
Sucilá
Chichen Itza
Stage 4
Chichen Itza
Yaxcaba
Yucatan Convention Center XXI Century
Merida
Stage 5
Merida
Chichen Itza International Airport (Kaua)
Hotel Nizuc
Grand Oasis Cancun
Rally Maya Mexico 2018 full course
And, here is the full 2018 course.
Stage 1
Cozumel
ZA San Gervasio
South Point
El Cedral
Chankanaab
Stage 2
Cozumel
Punta Venado
ZA Tulum
Punta Laguna
Valladolid
Stage 3
Valladolid
San Felipe
Panabá
Sucilá
Chichen Itza
Stage 4
Chichen Itza
Yaxcaba
Yucatan Convention Center XXI Century
Merida
Stage 5
Merida
Chichen Itza International Airport (Kaua)
Hotel Nizuc
Grand Oasis Cancun
What is a regularity rally?
A regularity rally is not a race of speed. The object is to drive each segment of the course within a specified amount of time and at a specified average speed. Participants will compete in teams consisting of a driver and a co-pilot.
Each team usually starts at a time specific to them. Meanwhile, marshals man the route in positions usually unknown to the drivers and record the time as each car passes them. Other features may be present in the rally such as points where teams have to record their own times and where they have to stop and wait for an exact time to depart.
The difference between a team’s actual times and the target times, whether early or late, determine penalties. The team with the lowest amount of penalties wins.
Come out and join in the fun!
More and more large and wonderful events are coming to Cozumel, and this new one is more than welcome in our little paradise! I love that Rally Maya has chosen to start this year’s rally on our beautiful island and that there will be opening events for us all to enjoy. Further, it’s wonderful that the event aims to help people in need.
If you will be here between May 23rd to the 26th, come out to see all the beautiful cars in-person and experience this unique event!
And, if you need a place to stay when coming to visit Cozumel, check out our gorgeous rentals to find your place to stay when enjoying this NEW event in Cozumel.
Photo credits: Rally Maya website
Have a look at this GREAT VIDEO of this event coming to OUR paradise!
A word from Karen Bloemhoff
Throughout all these years selling real estate here, I’ve watched a vibrant retirement community blossom; one where people are active in TONS of activities that keep them young and happy. The island is a place to truly make the most of your life and I personally hope my future retirement in Cozumel looks like what I see around me daily of the retirees already here!
To learn more about how to make this dream a reality, reach out to my team at Cedral Caribe Realtors and I. We help people join the Cozumel community every day, and I have gone through the process of buying and building myself! I will help to answer any questions you have and can also get started on the process of finding your perfect home.
I want to take this opportunity to thank Karen for contributing to The Cozumel Sun while I am under the weather.
Cozumel El Cedral Festival April 28 – May 3
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Rodeo De Lanchas Mexicanas
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Cozumel Celebrates 500 Years
May 1 – 13
A Request to Help Keep The Sun News Going!
I welcome all readers, and business owners to assist by submitting articles of importance to our community, such as progress in the Neighborhood watch group, upcoming community events and opportunities, etc. Recipes, anything of interest. You will receive full credit for the articles, the pictures contributed. Businesses and persons with a trade can use this means to provide FREE advertising for your business, just provide the links!
Information from Cozumel City Hall
With the aim of streamlining administrative processes, we are working on a # CajaÚnica system, which will allow you to make any payment quickly, through a single capture line. This process of modernization may present intermittency in the regular operation of the Payment Booths, so we apologize for the inconvenience that this may generate and thank you in advance for your understanding. We are working to provide an excellent service and quality to #IslaCozumel.
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In addition to gift bags, wrapping paper, novelty items and gifts, we now carry AVON and MARY KAY Products! Catalogs are in our store! Stop by browse the catalogs and order your favorite Avon or Mary Kay Products! We have started stocking MK Fragrances and cosmetics and some Avon Fragrances will be in stock this Friday.
Again, our home houses The Cozumel Sun Office, Papeleria Mama Lilly Store, our Collection Center and Garage Sales. We are located at #1081 35 Avenida Sur between Calles 17 and 15 Bis. Colonia Independencia. Anyone outside of the island can donate to any of our projects through The Cozumel Sun via PayPal.
Ebenezer Church English Service Needs our Help!
The English Speaking Church Ebenezer (listed under places of worship in The Cozumel Sun) has a food bank. During the summer months, much of the congregation heads north to the United States or Canada and they find themselves without enough money to fund the program this summer. They provide food every month for about 35 families at the cost of $7,000 pesos per month, ($390 USD). From May through October they will need a total of $42,000 PESOS. Cash can be given at the back of the church on Sundays in a Special Container designated for the food bank. (The service is at 9 am on Sundays). They have a special free account in the US dedicated to their community work in Cozumel. They can now receive US and Canadian checks by mail to US contact Arn Vander Bok (arns60@yahoo.com)for the simple and secure process to do this. Two families in my immediate neighborhood benefit from this food bank, please consider assisting by providing any amount you can afford, it does not have to be a large donation. In my household Sharon attends Ebenezer on Sundays and has worked the food bank so you are welcome drop it off here and let us know it is designated for the food bank, and we will get it to their finance committee. THANK YOU in advance, you have never let me down! Update: They have raised money but have not reached their goal yet, please consider helping this great cause!
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