Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo — Isla Mujeres Mayor Atenea Gómez Ricalde has called on cooking and mixology enthusiasts to take part in the fifth edition of the Ceviche Contest “El Cangrejito Playero 2026” and the inaugural Isleño Cocktail Contest 2026, part of the municipality’s 176th anniversary festivities.
The contests aim to preserve, promote, and celebrate the island’s culinary heritage, according to the mayor. Gómez Ricalde said the events strengthen cultural identity by recognizing recipes, ingredients, and traditions that have given Isla Mujeres’ cuisine its reputation, while also boosting local talent and creating spaces for families and visitors to enjoy during the anniversary celebrations.
The fifth Ceviche Contest will take place on Friday, August 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Plaza. Anyone interested in sharing their experience making ceviche or variations that highlight traditional Isla Mujeres flavors may participate. Registration closes on Wednesday, August 5.
The Isleño Cocktail Contest will be held on Thursday, August 13, also at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Plaza, with the goal of recognizing the best drink proposals made with representative local ingredients. Registration ends on Tuesday, August 11.
Registration for both contests is open at the General Directorate of Economic Development and Tourism, located on Avenida Guerrero s/n, downtown, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Entry forms can also be requested by email at im.dirgraltur@gmail.com. The participation fee is 600 pesos, payable with the corresponding payment order.
Prizes will be awarded to the top five places in each contest, and all participants will receive certificates. Contestants must prepare their dishes or drinks using ingredients representative of Isla Mujeres, in accordance with the contest rules.
