Xel-Ha Blog

Chemuyil’s baseball field, seriously damaged in the wake of Hurricane Emily, was re-inaugurated with the name “Samuel Mukul May”, before a considerable gathering of eager sportspeople and fans, who will now be able to play the “[Inter]National Pastime” in far better conditions than ever before. The reconstruction was financed by Xel-Ha Park as part of the continuous effort to improve the standards of living in this small yet enormously important community, where 50% of Xel-Ha’s workforce resides.
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In keeping with its annual tradition, Xel-Há recently had the opportunity to participate in the Juguetón 2008, a charity project endorsed by the Salinas Group and TV Azteca with the sole purpose of reaching children in underprivileged communities of Mayan territory, who often lack the resources to celebrate with toys and other gifts traditionally delivered on Día de Reyes. This catholic holiday, as important in Mexico as Christmas, emulates the arrival of the three eastern kings that brought gifts for baby Jesus. (more…)

For the third year running, Xel-Ha undertakes this house-painting contest for the benefit of Chemuyil, which has, ever since its first edition, been vital in enhancing not only the urban landscape, but the creativity and kinship of the community as well.

The brimming expectations of hundreds of local contestants and members of the press, built up enormously during the last few days, was at last abated with the decision of the jury, constituted by members of Xel-Ha’s Executive Committee and Chemuyil community representatives, this past Monday, December 17th.

The honors of the opening statements were left to Ricardo Saenz Morales, biologist, manager in charge of Sustainable Development at Xel-Ha, who, in mentioning that this program is barely in its third consecutive year, stated his surprise at the renewed and intense interest shown by the local inhabitants, plainly pouring their best efforts and all their talent into painting the façades for their houses. The competition was astonishingly close, making it very difficult for the jury to select its winners.

Following the presentation regarding the enterprises undertaken by Xel-Ha for the benefit of Chemuyil community during the last ten years, and amidst the explosive excitement on behalf of the townspeople, the jury’s decisions were finally announced.

The prizes were awarded by the Delegate of Chemuyil, Mr. Rene Peña Cima and Xel-Ha’s Executive Committee, after which the press and mass media representatives commenced a tour around the community in order to get a glimpse at the winning house fronts. Congratulations to them all! And a very special acknowledgment to every contestant, to all those people who dedicated their efforts and imaginations to embellishing this already lovely community.

Xel-Há as a Social Responsible company participated in the campaign “Cancun dresses in Pink” (Cancún se viste de Rosa) organized by Grupo Desafío as a “pink walk” to create awareness to help fight cancer.

Distinguished government authorities, a large number of participants and representatives of Xel-Há attended the event in benefit of Grupo Desafío. The “pink walk” started at 5:00 pm at the gate of CUAM High school on Bonampak Avenue.

Xel-Há had the recognition of being one of the main leaders of this important cause, Mrs. Narcedalia Martín de González, President of DIF (Integral Development for the Family of the State of Quintana Roo) showed her solidarity giving the pink Xel-Há T-shirts that were given to all participants of the walk. The closing point was the Bull Fight Ring of Cancun.

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The Environmental Guardians program has been carried out for almost one year in elementary schools, offering children a message of ecological awareness. The Natural Wonder Xel-Há has delivered 3000 Environmental Guardian cards to children who also received a diploma with the Guardian Oath and a basic entrance ticket to the Park.

The Environmental Guardians program aims to create an ecological culture among the new generations. The goal is to reach all the schools in Cancun and Playa del Carmen by the end of this year.