Isla Mujeres, Q.R. — The government of Isla Mujeres is sistering-up with U.S. town Sykesville, Maryland. Mayors from both towns met Wednesday where Maryland Mayor Link presented a letter of intent to Isla Mujeres Mayor Atenea Gómez Ricalde.
“Our destinations share similarities as small towns with historic charm, culture, traditions, cuisine, and unique landscapes, but they also share a vision of working on sustainable practices and supporting animal welfare,” the island mayor said.
The Isla Mujeres government, headed by Mayor Atenea Gómez Ricalde, held a meeting with Stacy Link, the Mayor of Sykesville, Maryland. Link presented a letter of intent for a sister city relationship between the two towns to strengthen ties and exchange experiences on tourism and the environment.
“During the meeting, the fundamental objectives of this sister city relationship were discussed. The project seeks to establish an official international cooperation relationship to strengthen important areas such as tourism, economic development, and sustainability,” Gómez Ricalde said.
Mayor Stacy Link, recognized for positioning Sykesville as one of the most beautiful towns in the Americas, expressed her interest in working with Isla Mujeres to foster exchanges that benefit both communities.
Gómez Ricalde emphasized that these types of international alliances open up concrete opportunities for the islanders and that the twinning will allow for greater international exposure for Isla Mujeres. Isla Mujeres council members also attended the meeting.
