Chetumal in Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)
The History of Chetumal - 1937-1955 / 1960-2016
Paseo de los Héroes
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2019
1. The History of Chetumal - 1937-1955 / 1960-2016 Marker
This view shows the 1937-1955 side of the two-sided marker.
Hotel Los Cocos
El entonces Gobernador de Quintana Roo, Gral. Rafael E. Melgar, según Periódico Oficial del Gobierno del Territorio de Quintana Roo de fecha 16 de Noviembre de 1936, decreta las obras que se realizaran en el Territorio en 1937, entre ellas, la construcción de un Hotel en Payo Obispo.
Es el mismo Gral. Melgar quien inicia el levantamiento del antiguo Hotel Los Cocos en terrenos que ocupaba el Vivero de Cocoteros "Andrés Quintana Roo". El propietario original del predio era el Sr. Felipe Perales. De la actividad de este predio procede el nombre del Hotel.
El Hotel Los Cocos, junto con la escuela Belisario Domínguez, el Hospital Civil Morelos y la planta baja del Palacio de Gobierno, constituirían los edificios arquitectónicos más importantes realizados por el Gral. Rafael Melgar en el antiguo territorio.
El hotel fue finalizado hasta el año de 1942, durante el período de gobierno del General Gabriel Guevara Orihuela, quien inaugura el flamante hotel Los Cocos. A partir de ese año 1942, empezó a forjarse alrededor de este hotel toda una tradición
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En 1945 el edificio del Hotel Los Cocos fue convertido en cuartel militar con la autorización del entonces Gobernador del Territorio Margarito Ramírez Miranda (1944-1959), quedando el edificio en lamentable estado.
En Septiembre de 1955, la ciudad de Chetumal sufre la tragedia climatológica más grande de su historia al ser embestida por el implacable Huracán Janet, quien a su paso causó tragedia y sufrimiento, incontables pérdidas económicas, hogares y vidas de cientos de Chetumaleños. Para afrontar este huracán, el señor Margarito Ramírez, instauró al Hotel Los Cocos como un refugio anticiclónico, convirtiéndose en hogar de muchos Chetumaleños antes, durante y después del huracán Janet, salvando así este hotel muchas vidas de su pueblo y otorgando espacios donde mitigar por varios días sus desesperanzas.
Chetumal Su Historia – 1960-2016
Hotel Los Cocos
Al llegar el Ing. Aarón Merino Fernández a la gubernatura del territorio (1959-1964), rescató el edificio del hotel, ordenando su remozamiento y lo acondicionó debidamente. Durante su periodo de gobierno se realizó la construcción de un edificio anexo de tres plantas con 18 cuartos, denominándose a esta sección Nuevo Hotel Los Cocos, la
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2019
2. The History of Chetumal - 1937-1955 / 1960-2016 Marker
This view shows the 1960-2016 side of the two-sided marker.
Más adelante, cuando el Lic. David Gustavo Gutiérrez Ruiz, se convierte en Gobernador del Territorio de Quintana Roo (1971-1975), gestiona ante Nacional Hotelera, créditos para la demolición del antiguo Hotel Los Cocos y la construcción de un nuevo edificio.
El futuro hotel cuyo nombre comercial sería denominado como Hotel El Presidente Chetumal y cuyo costo fue de más de 20 millones de pesos, sería administrado por Nacional Hotelera, bajo la razón social de Banco Nacional Urbano Fideicomiso Hotel El Presidente Chetumal.
Este nuevo hotel inició sus operaciones en el año de 1974, mismo año en que este progresista Territorio se convirtió en el Estado Libre y Soberano de Quintana Roo.
En 1988, Hoteles Presidente, con el fin de que sus mercados identifiquen la calidad de sus diversas propiedades, las reclasifica y establece la estrategia de una nueva marca comercial: Hotels Del Prado.
Exactamente medio siglo después de que el Gral. Gabriel Guevara Orihuela inaugurara en 1942 el antiguo Hotel Los Cocos, en 1992, la historia se repite y la leyenda continúa. Este hotel recupero su original nombre, esto gracias al empresario Chetumaleño, Sr. Norman Angulo Mac'Liverty el cual conserva hasta nuestros días.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2019
3. The History of Chetumal - 1937-1955 / 1960-2016 Marker
The Hotel Los Cocos can be seen to the right of the marker.
Hotel Los Cocos
The then Governor of Quintana Roo, General Rafael E. Melgar, according to the Official Newspaper of the Government of the Territory of Quintana Roo dated 16 of November 1936, decreed the works to be carried out in the Territory in 1937. Among them was the construction of a hotel in Payo Obispo.
The same General Melgar initiated the razing of the old Hotel Los Cocos on lands occupied by the Andrés Quintana Roo Coconut Growers Nursery. The original owner of the property was Felipe Perales. The name of the hotel came from this prior activity on this property.
The Hotel Los Cocos, together with the Belisario Domínguez school, the Morelos Civil Hospital and the ground floor of the Government Palace, would constitute the most important architectural buildings made by General Rafael Melgar in the old territory.
The hotel was completed in 1942 during the period of government of General Gabriel Guevara Orihuela, who inaugurated the brand new Hotel Los Cocos. From that year, a tradition and legend began to be built around this hotel in the heart of locals, who celebrated here every social, political or cultural event that took place in the city.
In 1945 the building of the Hotel Los Cocos was converted into a military barracks with the authorization of the then Governor of the Territory Margarito Ramírez Miranda (1944-1959), leaving the building in a sorry state.
In September of 1955, the city of Chetumal suffered the greatest climatological tragedy of its history when it was attacked by the implacable Hurricane Janet, who in its wake caused tragedy and suffering, including the economic losses of homes and the lives of hundreds of people from Chetumal. To face this hurricane, Margarito Ramírez established in the Hotel Los Cocos a hurricane shelter. It became home to many Chetumaleños before, during and after Hurricane Janet, so that this hotel saved the lives of many people and provided spaces where for several days their despair could be lessened.
Chetumal and Its History - 1960-2016
Hotel Los Cocos
Upon the arrival of Aarón Merino Fernández as Governor of the territory (1959-1964), he rescued the building of the hotel, ordering its renovation and reconditionaing it properly. During his period of government the construction of an annex building of three floors with 18 rooms was also complete. This annex was named the New Hotel Los Cocos, which was inaugurated by the then President of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos in 1960.
Later, when David Gustavo Gutiérrez Ruiz became Governor of the Territory of Quintana Roo (1971-1975), he applied for new loans with Nacional Hotelera (National Hotel) to be used to demolish the old Hotel Los Cocos and construct of a new building.
The future hotel, whose commercial name would be the Hotel El Presidente Chetumal and whose cost was more than 20 million pesos, would be managed by Nacional Hotelera, under the name of Banco Nacional Urbano El Presidente Chetumal Hotel Trust .
This new hotel started its operations in 1974, the same year in which this progressive Territory became the Free and Sovereign State of Quintana Roo.
In 1988, Hoteles Presidente, in order that markets identify the quality of its diverse properties, reclassified them and established the strategy of a new commercial brand: Hotels Del Prado.
Exactly half a century after General Gabriel Guevara Orihuela inaugurated the old Los Cocos Hotel in 1942, in 1992, history repeats itself and the legend continues. This hotel recovered its original name, thanks to the Chetumalan businessman, Norman Angulo MacLiverty, which it proudly keeps to this day.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1955.
Location. 18° 30.041′ N, 88° 17.771′ W. Marker is in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, in Othón P. Blanco. Marker is on Avenida de los Héroes just south of Avenida Héroes de Chapultepec, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chetumal QR 77000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Juan Erlindo Erales (within shouting distance of this marker); Avenida 5 de Mayo No. 132 (within shouting distance of this marker); Avenida 5 de Mayo No. 132-A (within shouting distance of this marker); Belisario Domínguez (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Calle del Relox (about 90 meters away); Vice Admiral Othón Pompeyo Blanco Núñez de Cáceres (about 90 meters away); The History of Chetumal 1920-1930 (about 120 meters away); Avenida 5 de Mayo (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chetumal.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
