Puerto Morelos Boosts Artisans with El Faro Pavilion

CANCÚN — "Supporting artisan activity is key to strengthening our local economy, providing security for families, and preserving the cultural identity that distinguishes us as a destination," stated Puerto Morelos Municipal President Blanca Merari Tziu Muñoz.

The Mayor emphasized that, continuing from the previous administration, her government has maintained programs that generate economic and social well-being, such as the "El Faro" Artisan Pavilion, which has now reached its seventh edition with the participation of over 100 women and men dedicated to this craft.

"The Pavilion, installed in the Parque Fundadores, connects the talent of our artisans with thousands of visitors, primarily foreigners, who value and purchase these creations, turning them into ambassadors for Puerto Morelos around the world," she underscored.

Thanks to this space, she added, the artisans generate regular income that provides certainty for their families and, at the same time, strengthens local commerce.

For her part, Elena Gutiérrez Briceño, head of Economic Development and Regulatory Improvement, highlighted that under the Mayor's instruction, the program has been strengthened, resulting in the number of registered artisans growing from 80 to 100.

The most representative products include jewelry, carved wood, textiles, leather, macramé, painting, ceramics, and hammocks. These pieces not only generate economic spillover but also reinforce the cultural identity of Quintana Roo.

In turn, Neyba Alejandra Arceo Matos, Director of Artisan Promotion, reported that 15 artisans now have trademark registration with the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), and four have received the "Hecho en Quintana Roo" (Made in Quintana Roo) distinction. This opens doors for them to participate in state and national events, such as the "Puerto Mágico" Artisan Fair held last July.

The seventh edition of the Artisan Pavilion also featured 15 gastronomic exhibitors at the "Ventana al Mar" (Window to the Sea). In parallel, the "El Mercadito" initiative in the Casco Antiguo (Old Town) is being promoted, where two groups of artisans have permanent spaces to sell their products during the week.

"Every artisan is an ambassador of our culture and an engine of the local economy. That is why, from the municipal government, we will continue to firmly support their talent, their work, and their dreams," concluded Blanca Merari.