Cozumel Hosts First Pueblos Mágicos Triathlon as Evelyn Rejón and Flavio Morandini Win

Cozumel, Quintana Roo — Cozumel made history by hosting the first Pueblos Mágicos Triathlon, a race that brought together local, national and international athletes and made the island a pioneer of an event designed to showcase Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos.

Cozumel’s Evelyn Rejón won the women’s overall title, while Flavio Morandini of Argentina took first place in the men’s field. Organizers held the awards ceremony at Benito Juárez Park before a crowd of island residents and visitors from around the world.

Men’s Podium

• 1st: Flavio Morandini, Argentina
• 2nd: Emiliano Díaz, Cozumel
• 3rd: Joaquín Pereda, Torreón, Coahuila

Women’s Podium

• 1st: Evelyn Rejón, Cozumel
• 2nd: Fedra Vázquez, Mexico
• 3rd: Cynthia González, Mexico

The ceremony also recognized the top finishers in each age group across the various race categories.

Speaking on behalf of Mayor José Luis Chacón Méndez, Tourism and Economic Development Director José Elías Farah Ceh thanked the athletes, sponsors and the people and institutions that made the inaugural edition possible. He highlighted the coordination with the state Tourism Secretariat, the Tourism Promotion Council and the participating authorities.

Farah Ceh said Cozumel had become the pioneer of the initiative and invited visitors to explore the island’s tourism offerings, including the Festival Parrillero and the Festival Cultural, which complemented the race with local food, traditions and artistic talent.

He also announced that, on the mayor’s instructions, winners of the 2027 edition will be able to compete free of charge, an incentive aimed at supporting athletic talent and establishing the triathlon within the calendar of events that set Cozumel apart nationally and internationally.

The celebration continued with a concert by the Red Eye Band, which paid tribute to the British group Pink Floyd with songs from The Dark Side of the Moon and other hits.