Welcome to News Cozumel June, 2014. News
Cozumel is the Island’s first column in English started in Tiempo de Cozumel,
Cozumel’s first newspaper!
AIRPLANE LIBRARY INAUGURATED
The Airplane Library is next to “Juan Pablo
II” Park on 130 Avenue between Miguel Hidalgo and 7 south in Colonia San
Gervasio. It was inaugurated on Thursday May 21, 2014. The event was officiated
by Governor Roberto Borge Angulo who was accompanied by Mayor Fredy Efren
Marrufo Martin.
Eduardo Novelo, President of the Foundation
of Parks and Museums Cozumel Island (FPMC), announced that the “Biblioavión”
has 20 computers with free internet service for students to research projects
and school assignments. The library has software that includes materials for
elementary, middle, and high school-based programs of the Ministry of Public
Education. The media room has capacity for 30 people. The library is available
for all children, adolescents, and youth, of the island not only for this colony.
(The library Airplane photograph was taken
last month when it was nearing completion).
PUERTA MAYA EXPANSION
The work of extending the third arm of the
Puerta Maya pier was also officially started on May 21st. The
Governor Roberto Borge Angulo and Mayor Fredy Efren Marrufo Martin were on hand
for the ceremony along with the bigwigs of the cruise lines. The picture is of
laying of the foundation stone for this construction, which is scheduled to be
completed before the winter of 2015.
Once this is completed at Puerta Maya in
Cozumel, it will be the only shipping port or tourist destination that can
house three transatlantic cruisers at once. I am assuming by that statement
they are speaking of the giant cruise ships that now exists with the capacity
of over three thousand tourists each. This is part of the plan to expand the
cruise activity up to 23 percent by 2015.
PLAYA AZUL COZUMEL BEACH CLUB
Last month we rounded up our family of nine
and headed out to Playa Azur for a few hours of fun. Yes, I said family of
nine! The family is made up of husband Charles and I, our adopted sister
Sharon, my adopted son Bartolo, his wife Gelmy, grandchildren Julian (11) and
Gigi (2) along with Gelmy’s sister Athena and her husband Jimmy. Our unique
family dynamics makes us the perfect group to review a location for
accessibility, entertainment and value. After feeding our group, there is not
much left for an entertainment budget!
Playa Azul Hotel and Beach Club is not far
past Buccanos. The hotel is a golf and beach resort, the rates include
complimentary golf at Cozumel’s famous golf course. The hotel is absolutely
beautiful and has everything right on site to make it a vacation haven for the entire
family. There is a dock so guests can be picked up by boats to fish, snorkel or
scuba. There is a full service Spa as well as a dive shop where you can rent
snorkel equipment or learn how to scuba dive. It is a tropical haven of lush
green foliage in the front and beautiful blue sea, sky, and sand in the back.
At a glance you can see it was designed with the family in mind, an ideal
atmosphere for swimming (pool or sea), snorkeling to enjoy the tropical fish,
playing, eating, dancing, and having fun at the beach! There is easy access to
the tranquil sea and plenty of sun chairs and sunshade for everyone’s comfort.
There is even a sand volleyball court.
To the right of the hotel is the beach club
with its own entrance. I was not certain about the accessibility so we brought
along both my husband’s wheelchair and walker. Neither the walker nor the wheel
chair worked on the main path to the beach, as the stone path is uneven and not
accessible. There is a service path on the far right hand side that is a
perfect alternative to access the beach club.
Once settled, we had the time of our life!
There is no cover charge to get into the beach club. They only require that you
purchase food or beverage. We sat in the pavilion since Charles cannot maneuver
in the sand and we wanted shade. However, there was a wooden deck extending
from this area, had we wanted the sun. There were plenty of sun chairs and
chairs with umbrellas to go around. The beach was sandy and beautiful. THE SAND
IS RETURNING! The sea is graciously returning the sand it stole during
hurricane Wilma and slowly covering up the rocks once again.
It was a beautiful afternoon; the weather was
perfect as was the company. The guests consisted of a few local families and
some hotel guests. The staff was very personable and attentive and the food was
very reasonable. Between us, Charles and I had four rum and cokes, the rest of
the family had numerous soft drinks each. In addition, the nine of us shared
chips and salsa, two orders of guacamole and two orders of mixed ceviche. Our
bill was $72 U.S. without the tip.
I inquired about the Sunday Salsa that Playa
Azul used to be famous for. Sadly, they had to stop the Sunday Salsas. Plenty
of people showed up to dance for four hours, but there was not enough sales of
food and beverage to even pay for the live music. What a Shame! Sundays are now
Rock Sundays with a live band called CAOBA. They play Rock in English &
Spanish from 2:30 p.m.to 5 p.m. I
plan on returning with just the adults in the near future to enjoy a Sunday
afternoon.
It is difficult for local families on limited
income to have access to affordable beaches close to home. The Playa Azul
family welcomes local residents with open arms. Playa Azul Beach Club is close,
is affordable and it is beautiful! I encourage everyone to stop by and support
this beach club so it can remain accessible to the community.
Playa Azul Cozumel Beach Club is Open every
day:
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Check The Cozumel Sun for MONTHLY Specials at
the beach club & Spa! Locals received a 10% discount; seniors received an
EXTRA 15% discount just by presenting your INAPAM card!
COZUMEL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
2014
Sea Turtle
Workshop May 15th - August 31st
San Pedro y San Pablo festival June
19th - June 29th
Divers week June 23rd – 29th
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Red Cross Services
Cozumel Cruz Roja's most active job is to
serve as the island’s designated first responder to accidents and other
emergencies. In addition we offer the
following low-cost medical services: General Medicine, Pediatric, Dentistry, Nutrition,
Injections, Nebulizer Treatments, Blood
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English Language Worship Services
Ebenezer
Presbyterian Church
30th Ave. at 10th Street North
Services in English every Sundays at 9 a.m.
Jesus
es Rey Bible Church
Corner of Ave. 95 y Calle 39.
Services in English will be at 10 a.m.
CHABAD
of Cozumel
5th
Avenue between Juarez and 1st
2nd Floor PLAZA DEL SOL close to the San Miguel Pier
US
Phone: +1 (305) 432-2406 or +1 (770) 666-5428
Mexico
Cell Phone: +521 (987) 111-9715 or +521 (987) 117-9518
Kabbalat
Shabbat Friday night: Sunset
Emergency Numbers
Emergency
066
24
Hour Doctor 872-0103
Dentist
872-0808
Hyperbaric Chamber 872-0103
Police
872-0092
Red
Cross 872-1058
Taxi
Cab 872-0236
Taxi
Cab 872-0041
U.S.
Consulate 872-4574
U.S
Consulate 872-6152
U.S.
Consulate 044- 987-121-0323
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