Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo — Mayor Atenea Gómez Ricalde announced plans Monday for the full construction of a new Casa de la Cultura and auditorium on the island, a project aimed at strengthening cultural, artistic and community life.
Speaking at a press conference in the City Council chamber, Gómez Ricalde said the project will be funded with municipal resources as part of the 2026 Annual Investment Program. The goal is to provide island families with a dignified, modern, safe and functional space.
The project includes a complete renovation of the building, as well as expansion and adaptation of the auditorium, administrative areas, music, arts and dance rooms, a virtual library, cafeteria, multipurpose room, restrooms, stairs, terrace, interior patio and access walkways.
The new Casa de la Cultura will also feature a music area and a facade designed with the image of Caribbean houses, reinforcing not only the municipality’s cultural infrastructure but also the identity and sense of belonging of island residents.
Gómez Ricalde emphasized that this project is part of the transformation underway in Isla Mujeres, promoting works that modernize public spaces while creating opportunities for artistic, educational and recreational development for children, youth and families.
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