The mansion built in 1912, in the last century, which was commissioned by a very famous notary of that time to another renowned architect Federico Mariscal, who introduced the architecture of the new Porfiriato, quarry roof, of putting the cables between the walls, is an architectural jewel, declared a monument of the nation, declared by President Vicente Fox, it is the headquarters of the representation of Quintana Roo in Mexico City.
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This historic mansion located on Álvaro Obregón 161, Colonia Roma Norte, is the presence of Quintana Roo in the Mexican capital, since 1999, when it was acquired by the administration of the then governor Joaquín Ernesto Hendricks Díaz.
The maintenance of this architectural gem is very expensive, but every year we try to give it a “touch up,” said Fernanda Ruiz de Velasco Alcayaga, director of public relations, culture and information for the Quintana Roo Representation in Mexico City, in an interview with this newspaper.
In the framework of the presentation of the Cultural and Tourist Billboard of the municipality of Bacalar, and the announcement of the Traditional Expo Fair of San Joaquín 2024, the municipal president of Bacalar, José Alfredo “Chepe” Contreras Méndez informed La Prensa that in the month of December the archaeological zone of Ichkabal will be opened to the eyes of the world, “it is more important than the one that Chichén Itzá has, with 16 meters higher, which will allow them to further diversify the tourist offer.”
He recalled that in addition, there are other archaeological zones Kohunlich, Chac Choben and hundreds of activities that Bacalar Pueblo Mágico (with 46 thousand inhabitants with 58 rural communities) offers to national and international tourists. In addition, it occupies third place in pineapple production in the country.
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“In Bacalar everything is wonderful, they have tourist parks, ecological parks, the lagoon of the 7 colors, very good hotel offer, spectacular food, you can get to Chetumal in 40 minutes, they have wonderful offers, bars, discos, good nightlife. Generate an economic spillover for the State and all the people who live off tourism in that region and all of Quintana Roo, 80% of the tourists come from Mexico City,” said the mayor.
At the presentation it was recalled that with the objective of promoting the municipality of Bacalar and increasing both the interest and the tourist demand towards this destination, positioning it as an attractive and unique place in the country.
There the varied and wide program that Bacalar offers this year was announced, among which there are cultural, recreational and traditional events, which will be held in the aforementioned municipality from August 15 to October 20 in different stages, thus projecting this Magical Town as a unique destination to visit and enjoy the various activities it offers.
It is one of the most anticipated and representative events of the municipality, which is celebrated every year in honor of the Patron Saint of Bacalar. This year it will take place from August 15 to 21, offering a unique combination of traditions, culture, music and fun that attracts both locals and visitors from all over the country and abroad.
Among the main activities are the International Federated Cavalcade, which will feature the participation of more than 1,000 riders and symbolizes unity as well as the equestrian tradition of the region.
The Jarana Competition, in its ninth edition, which celebrates traditional music and dance, highlighting local talent and the preservation of cultural customs; The Inauguration with the Sonora Santanera, guaranteeing a night full of rhythm and joy.
As part of the additional events, attendees will be able to enjoy a variety of activities that include craft exhibitions, sporting events, popular dances with music and dance nights, and mechanical games.
It will take place from September 4 to 8, it is a contest that brings together national and international artists to present their stage proposals in a face-to-face format, sharing unique techniques and forms of expression and intervening in public spaces of the Magical Town of Bacalar, in Quintana Roo, integrating this project into the cultural agenda of the municipality for the benefit of the population.
This award is held with the purpose of generating mobility for the performing arts by creating national and international artistic links of Dance, Plataforma Escénica A.C in collaboration with the H. Ayuntamiento de Bacalar and Manglar Producciones, which make an invitation to the creation of innovative proposals of contemporary dance that represent a diversity of styles.
On this occasion, the meeting will take place at the Historic Fort of San Felipe de Bacalar, which brings together history, culture and international tourism, in order to generate new audiences in the South of the State of Quintana Roo. This year there will be 130 participants in 21 choreographic proposals from Veracruz, CDMX, Oaxaca, Yucatán, Puebla and Quintana Roo, in addition to the Guest Country: Spain.
In addition, the preservation of Danzón in Quintana Roo will be strengthened and artistic links will be created between the various danzón groups of Mexico and the Caribbean. The City Council of Bacalar presents for the first time the International Danzón Meeting in Bacalar Quintana Roo, from October 18 to 20, beginning on the 17th of the same month with a Danzón Welcome Gala at the Fort of San Felipe in Bacalar.
Source: la-prensa
