Costa Maya Festival presents: Miss Panama

18-year-old Yosibell Sánchez Espino is the proud representative for Panama at the 2010 Reina de la Costa Maya pageant. The beautiful dark-eyed brunette is a determined young woman who is looking forward to her participation at the pageant. She was asked what she wants to do in life, and while she considered it the most difficult question she has ever been asked, she does know she has one major goal, and that is to put her efforts to protect and save our wildlife. As part of “Fundacion MarViva”, a non-government and non-profit organization, Yosibell has found a way to speak out for those who can’t speak for themselves: the animals (wildlife).

Yosibell will be gracing the stage on Thursday, August 5th, 2010 by delegates from Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. One of them will be walking away with the crown currently held by the stunning Maritza Rivas of Nicaragua.

The committee has finalized their prices for tickets, and those looking to start saving up for their passes, here are the ticket prices: Season Pass: Adult - $115, Children - $45. Those who want to attend specific nights should know that the prices are as follows: Thursday: $30 (A), $15 (Ch), Friday: $30 (A), $15 (Ch), Saturday: $70 (A), $40 (Ch) and Sunday: $40 (A), $10 (Ch). Remember, layaway is available, so be on the lookout for the ticket outlets and start saving up for your tickets soon!!

For more news and updates, visit the new Costa Maya website, designed and maintained by Designing Solutions, www.internationalcostamayafestival.com. More sponsors are also lining up to support the festival, and businesses are welcome to join the prestigious list of Costa Maya friends: Grand Sponsors: Belize Tourism Board, Bowen Group of Companies; Diamond Sponsors: Ramon's Village Resort, Maya Island Air, Designing Solutions, Jose Luis Zapata Photography, San Pedro Sun, Ambergris Today, NICH, The Reef Radio, Milo’s Center; Platinum Sponsors: Tropic Air, SMART, Ambergriscaye.com, Krystal Shipping; Gold Sponsors: Moncho’s Island Golf Cart Rental, Atlantic Bank; Silver Sponsors: Fido's Courtyard, Moon Dancer; Bronze Sponsors: Micky's Restaurant, Captain Sharks Marine Center, Refri Tech, Belize Social Security; Hotels: Martha's Hotel, Holiday Hotel, Blue Tang Inn and Mayan Princess.

Simply contact Mr. Gach Guerrero via the festival website for information on how to become sponsor, and as always, check out your weekly copy of The San Pedro Sun for more news and updates.